2018 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.02% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $48,297 on the base table to $61,830 in Alaska.
2018 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 | $61,830 | $2,378.08 | $29.63 | +$13,533 |
| Step 2 | $63,891 | $2,457.35 | $30.61 | +$13,984 |
| Step 3 | $65,952 | $2,536.62 | $31.60 | +$14,435 |
| Step 4 | $68,013 | $2,615.88 | $32.59 | +$14,886 |
| Step 5 | $70,074 | $2,695.15 | $33.58 | +$15,337 |
| Step 6 | $72,135 | $2,774.42 | $34.56 | +$15,788 |
| Step 7 | $74,197 | $2,853.73 | $35.55 | +$16,240 |
| Step 8 | $76,258 | $2,933.00 | $36.54 | +$16,691 |
| Step 9 | $78,319 | $3,012.27 | $37.53 | +$17,142 |
| Step 10 | $80,380 | $3,091.54 | $38.51 | +$17,593 |
2018 GS-10 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 28.02% 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 | $61,830 | $2,378.08 | $29.63 | +$13,533 |
| Step 2 | $63,891 | $2,457.35 | $30.61 | +$13,984 |
| Step 3 | $65,952 | $2,536.62 | $31.60 | +$14,435 |
| Step 4 | $68,013 | $2,615.88 | $32.59 | +$14,886 |
| Step 5 | $70,074 | $2,695.15 | $33.58 | +$15,337 |
| Step 6 | $72,135 | $2,774.42 | $34.56 | +$15,788 |
| Step 7 | $74,197 | $2,853.73 | $35.55 | +$16,240 |
| Step 8 | $76,258 | $2,933.00 | $36.54 | +$16,691 |
| Step 9 | $78,319 | $3,012.27 | $37.53 | +$17,142 |
| Step 10 | $80,380 | $3,091.54 | $38.51 | +$17,593 |
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 2018, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.02% 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 $2,378 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,092. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $61,830 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,380. This is 28.02% 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 2018, it is 28.02%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,533 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 $2,378 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.