2020 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $78,681 on the base table to $102,026 in Alaska.
2020 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $102,026 | $3,924.08 | $48.89 | +$23,345 |
| Step 2 | $105,427 | $4,054.88 | $50.52 | +$24,123 |
| Step 3 | $108,828 | $4,185.69 | $52.15 | +$24,901 |
| Step 4 | $112,229 | $4,316.50 | $53.78 | +$25,679 |
| Step 5 | $115,631 | $4,447.35 | $55.41 | +$26,458 |
| Step 6 | $119,032 | $4,578.15 | $57.03 | +$27,236 |
| Step 7 | $122,433 | $4,708.96 | $58.66 | +$28,014 |
| Step 8 | $125,834 | $4,839.77 | $60.29 | +$28,792 |
| Step 9 | $129,236 | $4,970.62 | $61.92 | +$29,571 |
| Step 10 | $132,637 | $5,101.42 | $63.55 | +$30,349 |
2020 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $102,026 | $3,924.08 | $48.89 | +$23,345 |
| Step 2 | $105,427 | $4,054.88 | $50.52 | +$24,123 |
| Step 3 | $108,828 | $4,185.69 | $52.15 | +$24,901 |
| Step 4 | $112,229 | $4,316.50 | $53.78 | +$25,679 |
| Step 5 | $115,631 | $4,447.35 | $55.41 | +$26,458 |
| Step 6 | $119,032 | $4,578.15 | $57.03 | +$27,236 |
| Step 7 | $122,433 | $4,708.96 | $58.66 | +$28,014 |
| Step 8 | $125,834 | $4,839.77 | $60.29 | +$28,792 |
| Step 9 | $129,236 | $4,970.62 | $61.92 | +$29,571 |
| Step 10 | $132,637 | $5,101.42 | $63.55 | +$30,349 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,924 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,101. 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-13 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-13 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Alaska?
In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $102,026 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,637. This is 29.67% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,345 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,924 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.