2020 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $50,246 on the base table to $65,154 in Alaska.
2020 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $65,154 | $2,505.92 | $31.22 | +$14,908 |
| Step 2 | $67,326 | $2,589.46 | $32.26 | +$15,405 |
| Step 3 | $69,498 | $2,673.00 | $33.30 | +$15,902 |
| Step 4 | $71,670 | $2,756.54 | $34.34 | +$16,399 |
| Step 5 | $73,842 | $2,840.08 | $35.38 | +$16,896 |
| Step 6 | $76,014 | $2,923.62 | $36.42 | +$17,393 |
| Step 7 | $78,186 | $3,007.15 | $37.46 | +$17,890 |
| Step 8 | $80,358 | $3,090.69 | $38.50 | +$18,387 |
| Step 9 | $82,530 | $3,174.23 | $39.54 | +$18,884 |
| Step 10 | $84,702 | $3,257.77 | $40.59 | +$19,381 |
2020 GS-10 pay table for Alaska
Each step below already includes the 29.67% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $65,154 | $2,505.92 | $31.22 | +$14,908 |
| Step 2 | $67,326 | $2,589.46 | $32.26 | +$15,405 |
| Step 3 | $69,498 | $2,673.00 | $33.30 | +$15,902 |
| Step 4 | $71,670 | $2,756.54 | $34.34 | +$16,399 |
| Step 5 | $73,842 | $2,840.08 | $35.38 | +$16,896 |
| Step 6 | $76,014 | $2,923.62 | $36.42 | +$17,393 |
| Step 7 | $78,186 | $3,007.15 | $37.46 | +$17,890 |
| Step 8 | $80,358 | $3,090.69 | $38.50 | +$18,387 |
| Step 9 | $82,530 | $3,174.23 | $39.54 | +$18,884 |
| Step 10 | $84,702 | $3,257.77 | $40.59 | +$19,381 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,506 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,258. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-10 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $65,154 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,702. This is 29.67% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Alaska?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2020, it is 29.67%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,908 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,506 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.