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$105,922 GS-13 Step 1 in Alaska (2022)
$137,696 GS-13 Step 10 in Alaska (2022)
+$24,706 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,922 $4,073.92 $50.75 +$24,706
Step 2 $109,452 $4,209.69 $52.44 +$25,529
Step 3 $112,983 $4,345.50 $54.14 +$26,353
Step 4 $116,513 $4,481.27 $55.83 +$27,176
Step 5 $120,044 $4,617.08 $57.52 +$28,000
Step 6 $123,574 $4,752.85 $59.21 +$28,823
Step 7 $127,105 $4,888.65 $60.90 +$29,647
Step 8 $130,635 $5,024.42 $62.59 +$30,470
Step 9 $134,166 $5,160.23 $64.29 +$31,294
Step 10 $137,696 $5,296.00 $65.98 +$32,117

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 1 $105,922
  • Locality add-on +$24,706
  • Adjustment percent 30.42%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 10 $137,696

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-13 in Alaska: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2022, the Alaska pay area adds a 30.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,074 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,296. 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-13 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-13 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Alaska?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $105,922 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,696. This is 30.42% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,706 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,074 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.