2016 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $102,646 on the base table to $128,472 in Alaska.
2016 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $128,472 | $4,941.23 | $61.56 | +$25,826 |
| Step 2 | $132,755 | $5,105.96 | $63.61 | +$26,687 |
| Step 3 | $137,038 | $5,270.69 | $65.66 | +$27,548 |
| Step 4 | $141,321 | $5,435.42 | $67.71 | +$28,409 |
| Step 5 | $145,604 | $5,600.15 | $69.77 | +$29,270 |
| Step 6 | $149,887 | $5,764.88 | $71.82 | +$30,131 |
| Step 7 | $154,170 | $5,929.62 | $73.87 | +$30,992 |
| Step 8 | $158,453 | $6,094.35 | $75.92 | +$31,853 |
| Step 9 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$30,278 |
| Step 10 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$26,856 |
2016 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $128,472 | $4,941.23 | $61.56 | +$25,826 |
| Step 2 | $132,755 | $5,105.96 | $63.61 | +$26,687 |
| Step 3 | $137,038 | $5,270.69 | $65.66 | +$27,548 |
| Step 4 | $141,321 | $5,435.42 | $67.71 | +$28,409 |
| Step 5 | $145,604 | $5,600.15 | $69.77 | +$29,270 |
| Step 6 | $149,887 | $5,764.88 | $71.82 | +$30,131 |
| Step 7 | $154,170 | $5,929.62 | $73.87 | +$30,992 |
| Step 8 | $158,453 | $6,094.35 | $75.92 | +$31,853 |
| Step 9 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$30,278 |
| Step 10 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$26,856 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,941 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,165. 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-15 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-15 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Alaska?
In 2016, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $128,472 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $160,300. This is 25.16% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $25,826 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,941 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.