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$61,830 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2018)
$80,380 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2018)
+$13,533 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $61,830
  • Locality add-on +$13,533
  • Adjustment percent 28.02%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $80,380

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-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

  • 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.