2018 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.02% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,264 on the base table to $41,304 in Alaska.
2018 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 | $41,304 | $1,588.62 | $19.79 | +$9,040 |
| Step 2 | $42,681 | $1,641.58 | $20.45 | +$9,342 |
| Step 3 | $44,057 | $1,694.50 | $21.11 | +$9,643 |
| Step 4 | $45,433 | $1,747.42 | $21.77 | +$9,944 |
| Step 5 | $46,809 | $1,800.35 | $22.43 | +$10,245 |
| Step 6 | $48,185 | $1,853.27 | $23.09 | +$10,546 |
| Step 7 | $49,562 | $1,906.23 | $23.75 | +$10,848 |
| Step 8 | $50,938 | $1,959.15 | $24.41 | +$11,149 |
| Step 9 | $52,314 | $2,012.08 | $25.07 | +$11,450 |
| Step 10 | $53,690 | $2,065.00 | $25.73 | +$11,751 |
2018 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,304 | $1,588.62 | $19.79 | +$9,040 |
| Step 2 | $42,681 | $1,641.58 | $20.45 | +$9,342 |
| Step 3 | $44,057 | $1,694.50 | $21.11 | +$9,643 |
| Step 4 | $45,433 | $1,747.42 | $21.77 | +$9,944 |
| Step 5 | $46,809 | $1,800.35 | $22.43 | +$10,245 |
| Step 6 | $48,185 | $1,853.27 | $23.09 | +$10,546 |
| Step 7 | $49,562 | $1,906.23 | $23.75 | +$10,848 |
| Step 8 | $50,938 | $1,959.15 | $24.41 | +$11,149 |
| Step 9 | $52,314 | $2,012.08 | $25.07 | +$11,450 |
| Step 10 | $53,690 | $2,065.00 | $25.73 | +$11,751 |
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 2018, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.02% 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 $1,589 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,065. 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-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 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $41,304 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,690. This is 28.02% 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 2018, it is 28.02%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,040 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 $1,589 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.