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$45,189 GS-6 Step 1 in Alaska (2022)
$58,746 GS-6 Step 10 in Alaska (2022)
+$10,540 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,189 $1,738.04 $21.65 +$10,540
Step 2 $46,696 $1,796.00 $22.37 +$10,892
Step 3 $48,202 $1,853.92 $23.10 +$11,243
Step 4 $49,708 $1,911.85 $23.82 +$11,594
Step 5 $51,215 $1,969.81 $24.54 +$11,946
Step 6 $52,721 $2,027.73 $25.26 +$12,297
Step 7 $54,227 $2,085.65 $25.98 +$12,648
Step 8 $55,734 $2,143.62 $26.71 +$13,000
Step 9 $57,240 $2,201.54 $27.43 +$13,351
Step 10 $58,746 $2,259.46 $28.15 +$13,702

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Alaska GS-6 Step 1 $45,189
  • Locality add-on +$10,540
  • Adjustment percent 30.42%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Alaska GS-6 Step 10 $58,746

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-6 in Alaska: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2022, the Alaska pay area adds a 30.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,738 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,259. 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-6 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-6 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Alaska?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $45,189 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,746. This is 30.42% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,540 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,738 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.