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$138,035 GS-14 Step 1 in Alaska (2024)
$179,448 GS-14 Step 10 in Alaska (2024)
+$33,431 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $138,035 $5,309.04 $66.14 +$33,431
Step 2 $142,637 $5,486.04 $68.35 +$34,546
Step 3 $147,238 $5,663.00 $70.55 +$35,660
Step 4 $151,840 $5,840.00 $72.76 +$36,775
Step 5 $156,441 $6,016.96 $74.96 +$37,889
Step 6 $161,043 $6,193.96 $77.16 +$39,004
Step 7 $165,644 $6,370.92 $79.37 +$40,118
Step 8 $170,246 $6,547.92 $81.57 +$41,233
Step 9 $174,847 $6,724.88 $83.78 +$42,347
Step 10 $179,448 $6,901.85 $85.98 +$43,461

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 1 $138,035
  • Locality add-on +$33,431
  • Adjustment percent 31.96%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 10 $179,448

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 2024, the Alaska pay area adds a 31.96% 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 $5,309 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,902. 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-14 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-14 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Alaska?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $138,035 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $179,448. This is 31.96% 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 2024, it is 31.96%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $33,431 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 $5,309 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.