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$79,738 GS-12 Step 1 in Alaska (2017)
$103,663 GS-12 Step 10 in Alaska (2017)
+$17,016 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $79,738 $3,066.85 $38.21 +$17,016
Step 2 $82,397 $3,169.12 $39.48 +$17,584
Step 3 $85,055 $3,271.35 $40.75 +$18,151
Step 4 $87,713 $3,373.58 $42.03 +$18,718
Step 5 $90,372 $3,475.85 $43.30 +$19,286
Step 6 $93,030 $3,578.08 $44.58 +$19,853
Step 7 $95,688 $3,680.31 $45.85 +$20,420
Step 8 $98,346 $3,782.54 $47.12 +$20,987
Step 9 $101,005 $3,884.81 $48.40 +$21,555
Step 10 $103,663 $3,987.04 $49.67 +$22,122

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • Alaska GS-12 Step 1 $79,738
  • Locality add-on +$17,016
  • Adjustment percent 27.13%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • Alaska GS-12 Step 10 $103,663

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-12 in Alaska: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 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-12 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,067 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,987. 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-12 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-12 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in Alaska?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $79,738 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $103,663. This is 27.13% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,016 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,067 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.