2020 GS-6 Pay in Alaska
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $33,567 on the base table to $43,526 in Alaska.
2020 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 | $43,526 | $1,674.08 | $20.86 | +$9,959 |
| Step 2 | $44,977 | $1,729.88 | $21.55 | +$10,291 |
| Step 3 | $46,428 | $1,785.69 | $22.25 | +$10,623 |
| Step 4 | $47,879 | $1,841.50 | $22.94 | +$10,955 |
| Step 5 | $49,330 | $1,897.31 | $23.64 | +$11,287 |
| Step 6 | $50,781 | $1,953.12 | $24.33 | +$11,619 |
| Step 7 | $52,232 | $2,008.92 | $25.03 | +$11,951 |
| Step 8 | $53,683 | $2,064.73 | $25.72 | +$12,283 |
| Step 9 | $55,134 | $2,120.54 | $26.42 | +$12,615 |
| Step 10 | $56,585 | $2,176.35 | $27.11 | +$12,947 |
2020 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,526 | $1,674.08 | $20.86 | +$9,959 |
| Step 2 | $44,977 | $1,729.88 | $21.55 | +$10,291 |
| Step 3 | $46,428 | $1,785.69 | $22.25 | +$10,623 |
| Step 4 | $47,879 | $1,841.50 | $22.94 | +$10,955 |
| Step 5 | $49,330 | $1,897.31 | $23.64 | +$11,287 |
| Step 6 | $50,781 | $1,953.12 | $24.33 | +$11,619 |
| Step 7 | $52,232 | $2,008.92 | $25.03 | +$11,951 |
| Step 8 | $53,683 | $2,064.73 | $25.72 | +$12,283 |
| Step 9 | $55,134 | $2,120.54 | $26.42 | +$12,615 |
| Step 10 | $56,585 | $2,176.35 | $27.11 | +$12,947 |
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 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% 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 $1,674 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,176. 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-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 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $43,526 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,585. This is 29.67% 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 2020, it is 29.67%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,959 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 $1,674 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.