2017 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 27.13% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,159 on the base table to $49,783 in Alaska.
2017 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 | $49,783 | $1,914.73 | $23.85 | +$10,624 |
| Step 2 | $51,442 | $1,978.54 | $24.65 | +$10,978 |
| Step 3 | $53,101 | $2,042.35 | $25.44 | +$11,332 |
| Step 4 | $54,760 | $2,106.15 | $26.24 | +$11,686 |
| Step 5 | $56,419 | $2,169.96 | $27.03 | +$12,040 |
| Step 6 | $58,078 | $2,233.77 | $27.83 | +$12,394 |
| Step 7 | $59,737 | $2,297.58 | $28.62 | +$12,748 |
| Step 8 | $61,396 | $2,361.38 | $29.42 | +$13,102 |
| Step 9 | $63,055 | $2,425.19 | $30.21 | +$13,456 |
| Step 10 | $64,714 | $2,489.00 | $31.01 | +$13,810 |
2017 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,783 | $1,914.73 | $23.85 | +$10,624 |
| Step 2 | $51,442 | $1,978.54 | $24.65 | +$10,978 |
| Step 3 | $53,101 | $2,042.35 | $25.44 | +$11,332 |
| Step 4 | $54,760 | $2,106.15 | $26.24 | +$11,686 |
| Step 5 | $56,419 | $2,169.96 | $27.03 | +$12,040 |
| Step 6 | $58,078 | $2,233.77 | $27.83 | +$12,394 |
| Step 7 | $59,737 | $2,297.58 | $28.62 | +$12,748 |
| Step 8 | $61,396 | $2,361.38 | $29.42 | +$13,102 |
| Step 9 | $63,055 | $2,425.19 | $30.21 | +$13,456 |
| Step 10 | $64,714 | $2,489.00 | $31.01 | +$13,810 |
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 2017, the Alaska pay area adds a 27.13% 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 $1,915 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,489. 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-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 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $49,783 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,714. This is 27.13% 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 2017, it is 27.13%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,624 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 $1,915 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.