2020 GS-8 Pay in Alaska
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 29.67% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,310 on the base table to $53,567 in Alaska.
2020 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 | $53,567 | $2,060.27 | $25.67 | +$12,257 |
| Step 2 | $55,352 | $2,128.92 | $26.52 | +$12,665 |
| Step 3 | $57,138 | $2,197.62 | $27.38 | +$13,074 |
| Step 4 | $58,923 | $2,266.27 | $28.23 | +$13,482 |
| Step 5 | $60,709 | $2,334.96 | $29.09 | +$13,891 |
| Step 6 | $62,494 | $2,403.62 | $29.94 | +$14,299 |
| Step 7 | $64,280 | $2,472.31 | $30.80 | +$14,708 |
| Step 8 | $66,066 | $2,541.00 | $31.66 | +$15,117 |
| Step 9 | $67,851 | $2,609.65 | $32.51 | +$15,525 |
| Step 10 | $69,637 | $2,678.35 | $33.37 | +$15,934 |
2020 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,567 | $2,060.27 | $25.67 | +$12,257 |
| Step 2 | $55,352 | $2,128.92 | $26.52 | +$12,665 |
| Step 3 | $57,138 | $2,197.62 | $27.38 | +$13,074 |
| Step 4 | $58,923 | $2,266.27 | $28.23 | +$13,482 |
| Step 5 | $60,709 | $2,334.96 | $29.09 | +$13,891 |
| Step 6 | $62,494 | $2,403.62 | $29.94 | +$14,299 |
| Step 7 | $64,280 | $2,472.31 | $30.80 | +$14,708 |
| Step 8 | $66,066 | $2,541.00 | $31.66 | +$15,117 |
| Step 9 | $67,851 | $2,609.65 | $32.51 | +$15,525 |
| Step 10 | $69,637 | $2,678.35 | $33.37 | +$15,934 |
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 2020, the Alaska pay area adds a 29.67% 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 $2,060 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,678. 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-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 2020, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $53,567 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,637. This is 29.67% 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 2020, it is 29.67%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,257 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 $2,060 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.