2017 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 27.13% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,819 on the base table to $40,451 in Alaska.
2017 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 | $40,451 | $1,555.81 | $19.38 | +$8,632 |
| Step 2 | $41,800 | $1,607.69 | $20.03 | +$8,920 |
| Step 3 | $43,149 | $1,659.58 | $20.68 | +$9,208 |
| Step 4 | $44,498 | $1,711.46 | $21.32 | +$9,496 |
| Step 5 | $45,847 | $1,763.35 | $21.97 | +$9,784 |
| Step 6 | $47,196 | $1,815.23 | $22.61 | +$10,072 |
| Step 7 | $48,545 | $1,867.12 | $23.26 | +$10,360 |
| Step 8 | $49,893 | $1,918.96 | $23.91 | +$10,647 |
| Step 9 | $51,242 | $1,970.85 | $24.55 | +$10,935 |
| Step 10 | $52,591 | $2,022.73 | $25.20 | +$11,223 |
2017 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,451 | $1,555.81 | $19.38 | +$8,632 |
| Step 2 | $41,800 | $1,607.69 | $20.03 | +$8,920 |
| Step 3 | $43,149 | $1,659.58 | $20.68 | +$9,208 |
| Step 4 | $44,498 | $1,711.46 | $21.32 | +$9,496 |
| Step 5 | $45,847 | $1,763.35 | $21.97 | +$9,784 |
| Step 6 | $47,196 | $1,815.23 | $22.61 | +$10,072 |
| Step 7 | $48,545 | $1,867.12 | $23.26 | +$10,360 |
| Step 8 | $49,893 | $1,918.96 | $23.91 | +$10,647 |
| Step 9 | $51,242 | $1,970.85 | $24.55 | +$10,935 |
| Step 10 | $52,591 | $2,022.73 | $25.20 | +$11,223 |
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 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% 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 $1,556 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,023. 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-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 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $40,451 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,591. This is 27.13% 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 2017, it is 27.13%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,632 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 $1,556 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.