2015 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,192 on the base table to $38,893 in Alaska.
2015 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,893 | $1,495.88 | $18.64 | +$7,701 |
| Step 2 | $40,190 | $1,545.77 | $19.26 | +$7,958 |
| Step 3 | $41,487 | $1,595.65 | $19.88 | +$8,215 |
| Step 4 | $42,784 | $1,645.54 | $20.50 | +$8,472 |
| Step 5 | $44,080 | $1,695.38 | $21.12 | +$8,728 |
| Step 6 | $45,377 | $1,745.27 | $21.74 | +$8,985 |
| Step 7 | $46,674 | $1,795.15 | $22.36 | +$9,242 |
| Step 8 | $47,971 | $1,845.04 | $22.99 | +$9,499 |
| Step 9 | $49,268 | $1,894.92 | $23.61 | +$9,756 |
| Step 10 | $50,564 | $1,944.77 | $24.23 | +$10,012 |
2015 GS-6 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 24.69% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,893 | $1,495.88 | $18.64 | +$7,701 |
| Step 2 | $40,190 | $1,545.77 | $19.26 | +$7,958 |
| Step 3 | $41,487 | $1,595.65 | $19.88 | +$8,215 |
| Step 4 | $42,784 | $1,645.54 | $20.50 | +$8,472 |
| Step 5 | $44,080 | $1,695.38 | $21.12 | +$8,728 |
| Step 6 | $45,377 | $1,745.27 | $21.74 | +$8,985 |
| Step 7 | $46,674 | $1,795.15 | $22.36 | +$9,242 |
| Step 8 | $47,971 | $1,845.04 | $22.99 | +$9,499 |
| Step 9 | $49,268 | $1,894.92 | $23.61 | +$9,756 |
| Step 10 | $50,564 | $1,944.77 | $24.23 | +$10,012 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Alaska: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,496 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,945. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-6 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $38,893 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,564. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Alaska?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2015, it is 24.69%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,701 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,496 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.