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$125,168 GS-14 Step 1 in Alaska (2022)
$162,717 GS-14 Step 10 in Alaska (2022)
+$29,195 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $125,168 $4,814.15 $59.98 +$29,195
Step 2 $129,340 $4,974.62 $61.97 +$30,168
Step 3 $133,512 $5,135.08 $63.97 +$31,141
Step 4 $137,684 $5,295.54 $65.97 +$32,114
Step 5 $141,857 $5,456.04 $67.97 +$33,088
Step 6 $146,029 $5,616.50 $69.97 +$34,061
Step 7 $150,201 $5,776.96 $71.97 +$35,034
Step 8 $154,373 $5,937.42 $73.97 +$36,007
Step 9 $158,545 $6,097.88 $75.97 +$36,980
Step 10 $162,717 $6,258.35 $77.97 +$37,953

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 1 $125,168
  • Locality add-on +$29,195
  • Adjustment percent 30.42%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 10 $162,717

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-14 in Alaska: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2022, the Alaska pay area adds a 30.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,814 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,258. 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-14 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-14 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Alaska?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $125,168 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $162,717. This is 30.42% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $29,195 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,814 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.