2016 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,846 on the base table to $92,426 in Alaska.
2016 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,426 | $3,554.85 | $44.29 | +$18,580 |
| Step 2 | $95,507 | $3,673.35 | $45.76 | +$19,199 |
| Step 3 | $98,589 | $3,791.88 | $47.24 | +$19,819 |
| Step 4 | $101,670 | $3,910.38 | $48.72 | +$20,438 |
| Step 5 | $104,751 | $4,028.88 | $50.19 | +$21,057 |
| Step 6 | $107,833 | $4,147.42 | $51.67 | +$21,677 |
| Step 7 | $110,914 | $4,265.92 | $53.15 | +$22,296 |
| Step 8 | $113,996 | $4,384.46 | $54.62 | +$22,916 |
| Step 9 | $117,077 | $4,502.96 | $56.10 | +$23,535 |
| Step 10 | $120,159 | $4,621.50 | $57.57 | +$24,155 |
2016 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,426 | $3,554.85 | $44.29 | +$18,580 |
| Step 2 | $95,507 | $3,673.35 | $45.76 | +$19,199 |
| Step 3 | $98,589 | $3,791.88 | $47.24 | +$19,819 |
| Step 4 | $101,670 | $3,910.38 | $48.72 | +$20,438 |
| Step 5 | $104,751 | $4,028.88 | $50.19 | +$21,057 |
| Step 6 | $107,833 | $4,147.42 | $51.67 | +$21,677 |
| Step 7 | $110,914 | $4,265.92 | $53.15 | +$22,296 |
| Step 8 | $113,996 | $4,384.46 | $54.62 | +$22,916 |
| Step 9 | $117,077 | $4,502.96 | $56.10 | +$23,535 |
| Step 10 | $120,159 | $4,621.50 | $57.57 | +$24,155 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,555 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,622. 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-13 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-13 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Alaska?
In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $92,426 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $120,159. This is 25.16% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,580 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,555 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.