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$65,805 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2021)
$85,551 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2021)
+$15,057 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $65,805 $2,530.96 $31.53 +$15,057
Step 2 $67,999 $2,615.35 $32.58 +$15,559
Step 3 $70,193 $2,699.73 $33.63 +$16,061
Step 4 $72,387 $2,784.12 $34.68 +$16,563
Step 5 $74,581 $2,868.50 $35.74 +$17,065
Step 6 $76,775 $2,952.88 $36.79 +$17,567
Step 7 $78,969 $3,037.27 $37.84 +$18,069
Step 8 $81,163 $3,121.65 $38.89 +$18,571
Step 9 $83,357 $3,206.04 $39.94 +$19,073
Step 10 $85,551 $3,290.42 $40.99 +$19,575
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $65,805
  • Locality add-on +$15,057
  • Adjustment percent 29.67%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $85,551

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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 2021, 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 $2,531 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,290. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-10 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $65,805 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,551. 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 2021, it is 29.67%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,057 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 $2,531 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.