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$77,898 GS-11 Step 1 in Alaska (2023)
$101,263 GS-11 Step 10 in Alaska (2023)
+$18,579 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 31.32% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,898 $2,996.08 $37.33 +$18,579
Step 2 $80,494 $3,095.92 $38.57 +$19,198
Step 3 $83,090 $3,195.77 $39.81 +$19,817
Step 4 $85,686 $3,295.62 $41.06 +$20,436
Step 5 $88,282 $3,395.46 $42.30 +$21,055
Step 6 $90,879 $3,495.35 $43.55 +$21,675
Step 7 $93,475 $3,595.19 $44.79 +$22,294
Step 8 $96,071 $3,695.04 $46.03 +$22,913
Step 9 $98,667 $3,794.88 $47.28 +$23,532
Step 10 $101,263 $3,894.73 $48.52 +$24,151

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Alaska GS-11 Step 1 $77,898
  • Locality add-on +$18,579
  • Adjustment percent 31.32%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Alaska GS-11 Step 10 $101,263

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-11 in Alaska: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Alaska pay area adds a 31.32% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,996 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,895. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-11 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Alaska?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $77,898 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $101,263. This is 31.32% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Alaska?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2023, it is 31.32%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,579 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,996 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.