2017 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 27.13% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,630 on the base table to $60,552 in Alaska.
2017 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 | $60,552 | $2,328.92 | $29.01 | +$12,922 |
| Step 2 | $62,571 | $2,406.58 | $29.98 | +$13,353 |
| Step 3 | $64,590 | $2,484.23 | $30.95 | +$13,784 |
| Step 4 | $66,608 | $2,561.85 | $31.92 | +$14,214 |
| Step 5 | $68,627 | $2,639.50 | $32.88 | +$14,645 |
| Step 6 | $70,646 | $2,717.15 | $33.85 | +$15,076 |
| Step 7 | $72,665 | $2,794.81 | $34.82 | +$15,507 |
| Step 8 | $74,684 | $2,872.46 | $35.79 | +$15,938 |
| Step 9 | $76,703 | $2,950.12 | $36.75 | +$16,369 |
| Step 10 | $78,721 | $3,027.73 | $37.72 | +$16,799 |
2017 GS-10 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 27.13% 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 | $60,552 | $2,328.92 | $29.01 | +$12,922 |
| Step 2 | $62,571 | $2,406.58 | $29.98 | +$13,353 |
| Step 3 | $64,590 | $2,484.23 | $30.95 | +$13,784 |
| Step 4 | $66,608 | $2,561.85 | $31.92 | +$14,214 |
| Step 5 | $68,627 | $2,639.50 | $32.88 | +$14,645 |
| Step 6 | $70,646 | $2,717.15 | $33.85 | +$15,076 |
| Step 7 | $72,665 | $2,794.81 | $34.82 | +$15,507 |
| Step 8 | $74,684 | $2,872.46 | $35.79 | +$15,938 |
| Step 9 | $76,703 | $2,950.12 | $36.75 | +$16,369 |
| Step 10 | $78,721 | $3,027.73 | $37.72 | +$16,799 |
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 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% 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 $2,329 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,028. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $60,552 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,721. This is 27.13% 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 2017, it is 27.13%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,922 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 $2,329 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.