2015 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,387 on the base table to $47,865 in Alaska.
2015 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,865 | $1,840.96 | $22.93 | +$9,478 |
| Step 2 | $49,461 | $1,902.35 | $23.70 | +$9,794 |
| Step 3 | $51,057 | $1,963.73 | $24.46 | +$10,110 |
| Step 4 | $52,653 | $2,025.12 | $25.23 | +$10,426 |
| Step 5 | $54,249 | $2,086.50 | $25.99 | +$10,742 |
| Step 6 | $55,845 | $2,147.88 | $26.76 | +$11,058 |
| Step 7 | $57,441 | $2,209.27 | $27.52 | +$11,374 |
| Step 8 | $59,037 | $2,270.65 | $28.29 | +$11,690 |
| Step 9 | $60,633 | $2,332.04 | $29.05 | +$12,006 |
| Step 10 | $62,229 | $2,393.42 | $29.82 | +$12,322 |
2015 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,865 | $1,840.96 | $22.93 | +$9,478 |
| Step 2 | $49,461 | $1,902.35 | $23.70 | +$9,794 |
| Step 3 | $51,057 | $1,963.73 | $24.46 | +$10,110 |
| Step 4 | $52,653 | $2,025.12 | $25.23 | +$10,426 |
| Step 5 | $54,249 | $2,086.50 | $25.99 | +$10,742 |
| Step 6 | $55,845 | $2,147.88 | $26.76 | +$11,058 |
| Step 7 | $57,441 | $2,209.27 | $27.52 | +$11,374 |
| Step 8 | $59,037 | $2,270.65 | $28.29 | +$11,690 |
| Step 9 | $60,633 | $2,332.04 | $29.05 | +$12,006 |
| Step 10 | $62,229 | $2,393.42 | $29.82 | +$12,322 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,841 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,393. 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-8 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-8 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $47,865 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,229. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,478 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,841 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.