2016 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,504 on the base table to $39,430 in Alaska.
2016 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,430 | $1,516.54 | $18.89 | +$7,926 |
| Step 2 | $40,745 | $1,567.12 | $19.52 | +$8,191 |
| Step 3 | $42,059 | $1,617.65 | $20.15 | +$8,455 |
| Step 4 | $43,373 | $1,668.19 | $20.78 | +$8,719 |
| Step 5 | $44,687 | $1,718.73 | $21.41 | +$8,983 |
| Step 6 | $46,001 | $1,769.27 | $22.04 | +$9,247 |
| Step 7 | $47,315 | $1,819.81 | $22.67 | +$9,511 |
| Step 8 | $48,630 | $1,870.38 | $23.30 | +$9,776 |
| Step 9 | $49,944 | $1,920.92 | $23.93 | +$10,040 |
| Step 10 | $51,258 | $1,971.46 | $24.56 | +$10,304 |
2016 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,430 | $1,516.54 | $18.89 | +$7,926 |
| Step 2 | $40,745 | $1,567.12 | $19.52 | +$8,191 |
| Step 3 | $42,059 | $1,617.65 | $20.15 | +$8,455 |
| Step 4 | $43,373 | $1,668.19 | $20.78 | +$8,719 |
| Step 5 | $44,687 | $1,718.73 | $21.41 | +$8,983 |
| Step 6 | $46,001 | $1,769.27 | $22.04 | +$9,247 |
| Step 7 | $47,315 | $1,819.81 | $22.67 | +$9,511 |
| Step 8 | $48,630 | $1,870.38 | $23.30 | +$9,776 |
| Step 9 | $49,944 | $1,920.92 | $23.93 | +$10,040 |
| Step 10 | $51,258 | $1,971.46 | $24.56 | +$10,304 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Alaska: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,517 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,971. 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-6 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-6 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Alaska?
In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $39,430 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,258. This is 25.16% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,926 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,517 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.