2018 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.02% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $105,123 on the base table to $134,578 in Alaska.
2018 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 | $134,578 | $5,176.08 | $64.48 | +$29,455 |
| Step 2 | $139,064 | $5,348.62 | $66.63 | +$30,437 |
| Step 3 | $143,550 | $5,521.15 | $68.78 | +$31,419 |
| Step 4 | $148,036 | $5,693.69 | $70.93 | +$32,401 |
| Step 5 | $152,522 | $5,866.23 | $73.08 | +$33,383 |
| Step 6 | $157,008 | $6,038.77 | $75.23 | +$34,365 |
| Step 7 | $161,493 | $6,211.27 | $77.38 | +$35,346 |
| Step 8 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$34,549 |
| Step 9 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$31,045 |
| Step 10 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$27,541 |
2018 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $134,578 | $5,176.08 | $64.48 | +$29,455 |
| Step 2 | $139,064 | $5,348.62 | $66.63 | +$30,437 |
| Step 3 | $143,550 | $5,521.15 | $68.78 | +$31,419 |
| Step 4 | $148,036 | $5,693.69 | $70.93 | +$32,401 |
| Step 5 | $152,522 | $5,866.23 | $73.08 | +$33,383 |
| Step 6 | $157,008 | $6,038.77 | $75.23 | +$34,365 |
| Step 7 | $161,493 | $6,211.27 | $77.38 | +$35,346 |
| Step 8 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$34,549 |
| Step 9 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$31,045 |
| Step 10 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$27,541 |
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 2018, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.02% 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 $5,176 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,315. 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-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 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $134,578 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,200. This is 28.02% 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 2018, it is 28.02%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $29,455 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 $5,176 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.