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$59,023 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2016)
$76,731 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2016)
+$11,865 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 25.16% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,023 $2,270.12 $28.28 +$11,865
Step 2 $60,990 $2,345.77 $29.22 +$12,260
Step 3 $62,958 $2,421.46 $30.17 +$12,656
Step 4 $64,925 $2,497.12 $31.11 +$13,051
Step 5 $66,893 $2,572.81 $32.05 +$13,447
Step 6 $68,861 $2,648.50 $33.00 +$13,843
Step 7 $70,828 $2,724.15 $33.94 +$14,238
Step 8 $72,796 $2,799.85 $34.88 +$14,634
Step 9 $74,763 $2,875.50 $35.82 +$15,029
Step 10 $76,731 $2,951.19 $36.77 +$15,425
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $59,023
  • Locality add-on +$11,865
  • Adjustment percent 25.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $76,731

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in Alaska: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,270 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,951. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-10 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $59,023 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,731. This is 25.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Alaska?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2016, it is 25.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,865 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,270 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.