2018 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.02% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,707 on the base table to $50,833 in Alaska.
2018 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 | $50,833 | $1,955.12 | $24.36 | +$11,126 |
| Step 2 | $52,528 | $2,020.31 | $25.17 | +$11,497 |
| Step 3 | $54,223 | $2,085.50 | $25.98 | +$11,868 |
| Step 4 | $55,918 | $2,150.69 | $26.79 | +$12,239 |
| Step 5 | $57,613 | $2,215.88 | $27.61 | +$12,610 |
| Step 6 | $59,308 | $2,281.08 | $28.42 | +$12,981 |
| Step 7 | $61,003 | $2,346.27 | $29.23 | +$13,352 |
| Step 8 | $62,698 | $2,411.46 | $30.04 | +$13,723 |
| Step 9 | $64,393 | $2,476.65 | $30.85 | +$14,094 |
| Step 10 | $66,088 | $2,541.85 | $31.67 | +$14,465 |
2018 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,833 | $1,955.12 | $24.36 | +$11,126 |
| Step 2 | $52,528 | $2,020.31 | $25.17 | +$11,497 |
| Step 3 | $54,223 | $2,085.50 | $25.98 | +$11,868 |
| Step 4 | $55,918 | $2,150.69 | $26.79 | +$12,239 |
| Step 5 | $57,613 | $2,215.88 | $27.61 | +$12,610 |
| Step 6 | $59,308 | $2,281.08 | $28.42 | +$12,981 |
| Step 7 | $61,003 | $2,346.27 | $29.23 | +$13,352 |
| Step 8 | $62,698 | $2,411.46 | $30.04 | +$13,723 |
| Step 9 | $64,393 | $2,476.65 | $30.85 | +$14,094 |
| Step 10 | $66,088 | $2,541.85 | $31.67 | +$14,465 |
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 2018, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.02% 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 $1,955 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,542. 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-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 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $50,833 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,088. This is 28.02% 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 2018, it is 28.02%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,126 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 $1,955 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.