2016 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,158 on the base table to $59,023 in Alaska.
2016 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Alaska.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.