2019 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.89% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,716 on the base table to $42,168 in Alaska.
2019 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 | $42,168 | $1,621.85 | $20.21 | +$9,452 |
| Step 2 | $43,574 | $1,675.92 | $20.88 | +$9,767 |
| Step 3 | $44,980 | $1,730.00 | $21.55 | +$10,082 |
| Step 4 | $46,386 | $1,784.08 | $22.23 | +$10,397 |
| Step 5 | $47,792 | $1,838.15 | $22.90 | +$10,712 |
| Step 6 | $49,199 | $1,892.27 | $23.57 | +$11,028 |
| Step 7 | $50,605 | $1,946.35 | $24.25 | +$11,343 |
| Step 8 | $52,011 | $2,000.42 | $24.92 | +$11,658 |
| Step 9 | $53,417 | $2,054.50 | $25.60 | +$11,973 |
| Step 10 | $54,823 | $2,108.58 | $26.27 | +$12,288 |
2019 GS-6 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 28.89% 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 | $42,168 | $1,621.85 | $20.21 | +$9,452 |
| Step 2 | $43,574 | $1,675.92 | $20.88 | +$9,767 |
| Step 3 | $44,980 | $1,730.00 | $21.55 | +$10,082 |
| Step 4 | $46,386 | $1,784.08 | $22.23 | +$10,397 |
| Step 5 | $47,792 | $1,838.15 | $22.90 | +$10,712 |
| Step 6 | $49,199 | $1,892.27 | $23.57 | +$11,028 |
| Step 7 | $50,605 | $1,946.35 | $24.25 | +$11,343 |
| Step 8 | $52,011 | $2,000.42 | $24.92 | +$11,658 |
| Step 9 | $53,417 | $2,054.50 | $25.60 | +$11,973 |
| Step 10 | $54,823 | $2,108.58 | $26.27 | +$12,288 |
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 2019, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.89% 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 $1,622 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,109. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $42,168 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,823. This is 28.89% 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 2019, it is 28.89%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,452 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 $1,622 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.