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$81,956 GS-11 Step 1 in Alaska (2024)
$106,541 GS-11 Step 10 in Alaska (2024)
+$19,849 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 31.96% 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 $81,956 $3,152.15 $39.27 +$19,849
Step 2 $84,688 $3,257.23 $40.58 +$20,511
Step 3 $87,420 $3,362.31 $41.89 +$21,173
Step 4 $90,151 $3,467.35 $43.20 +$21,834
Step 5 $92,883 $3,572.42 $44.51 +$22,496
Step 6 $95,614 $3,677.46 $45.81 +$23,157
Step 7 $98,346 $3,782.54 $47.12 +$23,819
Step 8 $101,077 $3,887.58 $48.43 +$24,480
Step 9 $103,809 $3,992.65 $49.74 +$25,142
Step 10 $106,541 $4,097.73 $51.05 +$25,804

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Alaska GS-11 Step 1 $81,956
  • Locality add-on +$19,849
  • Adjustment percent 31.96%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Alaska GS-11 Step 10 $106,541

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 2024, the Alaska pay area adds a 31.96% 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 $3,152 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,098. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $81,956 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $106,541. This is 31.96% 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 2024, it is 31.96%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,849 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 $3,152 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.