2017 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 27.13% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $103,672 on the base table to $131,798 in Alaska.
2017 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 | $131,798 | $5,069.15 | $63.15 | +$28,126 |
| Step 2 | $136,192 | $5,238.15 | $65.26 | +$29,064 |
| Step 3 | $140,585 | $5,407.12 | $67.36 | +$30,001 |
| Step 4 | $144,979 | $5,576.12 | $69.47 | +$30,939 |
| Step 5 | $149,373 | $5,745.12 | $71.57 | +$31,877 |
| Step 6 | $153,766 | $5,914.08 | $73.68 | +$32,814 |
| Step 7 | $158,160 | $6,083.08 | $75.78 | +$33,752 |
| Step 8 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$34,036 |
| Step 9 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$30,580 |
| Step 10 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$27,124 |
2017 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,798 | $5,069.15 | $63.15 | +$28,126 |
| Step 2 | $136,192 | $5,238.15 | $65.26 | +$29,064 |
| Step 3 | $140,585 | $5,407.12 | $67.36 | +$30,001 |
| Step 4 | $144,979 | $5,576.12 | $69.47 | +$30,939 |
| Step 5 | $149,373 | $5,745.12 | $71.57 | +$31,877 |
| Step 6 | $153,766 | $5,914.08 | $73.68 | +$32,814 |
| Step 7 | $158,160 | $6,083.08 | $75.78 | +$33,752 |
| Step 8 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$34,036 |
| Step 9 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$30,580 |
| Step 10 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$27,124 |
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 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% 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 $5,069 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,227. 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-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 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $131,798 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,900. This is 27.13% 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 2017, it is 27.13%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,126 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 $5,069 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.