2020 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $109,366 on the base table to $141,815 in Alaska.
2020 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $141,815 | $5,454.42 | $67.95 | +$32,449 |
| Step 2 | $146,543 | $5,636.27 | $70.22 | +$33,531 |
| Step 3 | $151,270 | $5,818.08 | $72.48 | +$34,612 |
| Step 4 | $155,998 | $5,999.92 | $74.75 | +$35,694 |
| Step 5 | $160,726 | $6,181.77 | $77.01 | +$36,776 |
| Step 6 | $165,454 | $6,363.62 | $79.28 | +$37,858 |
| Step 7 | $170,182 | $6,545.46 | $81.54 | +$38,940 |
| Step 8 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$35,912 |
| Step 9 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$32,266 |
| Step 10 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$28,620 |
2020 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $141,815 | $5,454.42 | $67.95 | +$32,449 |
| Step 2 | $146,543 | $5,636.27 | $70.22 | +$33,531 |
| Step 3 | $151,270 | $5,818.08 | $72.48 | +$34,612 |
| Step 4 | $155,998 | $5,999.92 | $74.75 | +$35,694 |
| Step 5 | $160,726 | $6,181.77 | $77.01 | +$36,776 |
| Step 6 | $165,454 | $6,363.62 | $79.28 | +$37,858 |
| Step 7 | $170,182 | $6,545.46 | $81.54 | +$38,940 |
| Step 8 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$35,912 |
| Step 9 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$32,266 |
| Step 10 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$28,620 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $5,454 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,569. 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-15 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-15 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Alaska?
In 2020, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $141,815 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $170,800. This is 29.67% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $32,449 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $5,454 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.