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$67,641 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2022)
$87,936 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2022)
+$15,777 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 30.42% 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 $67,641 $2,601.58 $32.41 +$15,777
Step 2 $69,896 $2,688.31 $33.49 +$16,303
Step 3 $72,151 $2,775.04 $34.57 +$16,829
Step 4 $74,406 $2,861.77 $35.65 +$17,355
Step 5 $76,661 $2,948.50 $36.73 +$17,881
Step 6 $78,916 $3,035.23 $37.81 +$18,407
Step 7 $81,171 $3,121.96 $38.89 +$18,933
Step 8 $83,426 $3,208.69 $39.97 +$19,459
Step 9 $85,681 $3,295.42 $41.05 +$19,985
Step 10 $87,936 $3,382.15 $42.14 +$20,511
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $67,641
  • Locality add-on +$15,777
  • Adjustment percent 30.42%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $87,936

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 2022, the Alaska pay area adds a 30.42% 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 $2,602 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,382. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $67,641 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,936. This is 30.42% 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 2022, it is 30.42%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,777 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 $2,602 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.