GS-1 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the State of Alaska locality pay area for 2026. The State of Alaska area adds 32.36% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,892 | $14.32 | $1,145.60 |
| Step 2 | $30,894 | $14.80 | $1,184.00 |
| Step 3 | $31,888 | $15.28 | $1,222.40 |
| Step 4 | $32,878 | $15.75 | $1,260.00 |
| Step 5 | $33,870 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 6 | $34,451 | $16.51 | $1,320.80 |
| Step 7 | $35,434 | $16.98 | $1,358.40 |
| Step 8 | $36,424 | $17.45 | $1,396.00 |
| Step 9 | $36,465 | $17.47 | $1,397.60 |
| Step 10 | $37,389 | $17.92 | $1,433.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,870 |
| Per month | $2,823 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,298.40 |
| Hourly | $16.23 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full State of Alaska GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in State of Alaska
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-1 in State of Alaska ranges from $29,892 at the first step to $37,389 at the top step, with $33,870 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the State of Alaska locality percentage of 32.36%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the State of Alaska rate remained 32.36%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for State of Alaska are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AK · effective January 11, 2026 · State of Alaska, 32.36% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.