2016 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 25.16% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,771 on the base table to $48,526 in Alaska.
2016 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,526 | $1,866.38 | $23.25 | +$9,755 |
| Step 2 | $50,143 | $1,928.58 | $24.03 | +$10,080 |
| Step 3 | $51,760 | $1,990.77 | $24.80 | +$10,405 |
| Step 4 | $53,377 | $2,052.96 | $25.58 | +$10,730 |
| Step 5 | $54,994 | $2,115.15 | $26.35 | +$11,055 |
| Step 6 | $56,611 | $2,177.35 | $27.13 | +$11,380 |
| Step 7 | $58,228 | $2,239.54 | $27.90 | +$11,705 |
| Step 8 | $59,845 | $2,301.73 | $28.68 | +$12,030 |
| Step 9 | $61,462 | $2,363.92 | $29.45 | +$12,355 |
| Step 10 | $63,079 | $2,426.12 | $30.22 | +$12,680 |
2016 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,526 | $1,866.38 | $23.25 | +$9,755 |
| Step 2 | $50,143 | $1,928.58 | $24.03 | +$10,080 |
| Step 3 | $51,760 | $1,990.77 | $24.80 | +$10,405 |
| Step 4 | $53,377 | $2,052.96 | $25.58 | +$10,730 |
| Step 5 | $54,994 | $2,115.15 | $26.35 | +$11,055 |
| Step 6 | $56,611 | $2,177.35 | $27.13 | +$11,380 |
| Step 7 | $58,228 | $2,239.54 | $27.90 | +$11,705 |
| Step 8 | $59,845 | $2,301.73 | $28.68 | +$12,030 |
| Step 9 | $61,462 | $2,363.92 | $29.45 | +$12,355 |
| Step 10 | $63,079 | $2,426.12 | $30.22 | +$12,680 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2016, the Alaska pay area adds a 25.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,866 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,426. 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-8 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-8 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Alaska?
In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $48,526 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,079. This is 25.16% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,755 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,866 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.