2019 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 28.89% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $40,263 on the base table to $51,895 in Alaska.
2019 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 | $51,895 | $1,995.96 | $24.87 | +$11,632 |
| Step 2 | $53,625 | $2,062.50 | $25.69 | +$12,020 |
| Step 3 | $55,354 | $2,129.00 | $26.52 | +$12,407 |
| Step 4 | $57,084 | $2,195.54 | $27.35 | +$12,795 |
| Step 5 | $58,814 | $2,262.08 | $28.18 | +$13,183 |
| Step 6 | $60,543 | $2,328.58 | $29.01 | +$13,570 |
| Step 7 | $62,273 | $2,395.12 | $29.84 | +$13,958 |
| Step 8 | $64,003 | $2,461.65 | $30.67 | +$14,346 |
| Step 9 | $65,733 | $2,528.19 | $31.50 | +$14,734 |
| Step 10 | $67,462 | $2,594.69 | $32.32 | +$15,121 |
2019 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,895 | $1,995.96 | $24.87 | +$11,632 |
| Step 2 | $53,625 | $2,062.50 | $25.69 | +$12,020 |
| Step 3 | $55,354 | $2,129.00 | $26.52 | +$12,407 |
| Step 4 | $57,084 | $2,195.54 | $27.35 | +$12,795 |
| Step 5 | $58,814 | $2,262.08 | $28.18 | +$13,183 |
| Step 6 | $60,543 | $2,328.58 | $29.01 | +$13,570 |
| Step 7 | $62,273 | $2,395.12 | $29.84 | +$13,958 |
| Step 8 | $64,003 | $2,461.65 | $30.67 | +$14,346 |
| Step 9 | $65,733 | $2,528.19 | $31.50 | +$14,734 |
| Step 10 | $67,462 | $2,594.69 | $32.32 | +$15,121 |
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 2019, the Alaska pay area adds a 28.89% 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 $1,996 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,595. 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-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 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $51,895 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,462. This is 28.89% 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 2019, it is 28.89%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,632 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 $1,996 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.