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$76,854 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2026)
$99,904 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2026)
+$18,790 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 32.36% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,854 $2,955.92 $36.83 +$18,790
Step 2 $79,415 $3,054.42 $38.05 +$19,416
Step 3 $81,976 $3,152.92 $39.28 +$20,042
Step 4 $84,537 $3,251.42 $40.51 +$20,668
Step 5 $87,098 $3,349.92 $41.73 +$21,294
Step 6 $89,659 $3,448.42 $42.96 +$21,920
Step 7 $92,221 $3,546.96 $44.19 +$22,547
Step 8 $94,782 $3,645.46 $45.42 +$23,173
Step 9 $97,343 $3,743.96 $46.64 +$23,799
Step 10 $99,904 $3,842.46 $47.87 +$24,425
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $76,854
  • Locality add-on +$18,790
  • Adjustment percent 32.36%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $99,904

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-10 in Alaska: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2026, the Alaska pay area adds a 32.36% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,956 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,842. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-10 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $76,854 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,904. This is 32.36% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Alaska?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2026, it is 32.36%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,790 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,956 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.