GS-12 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $101,206 | $48.49 | $3,879.20 |
| Step 2 | $104,580 | $50.11 | $4,008.80 |
| Step 3 | $107,954 | $51.73 | $4,138.40 |
| Step 4 | $111,328 | $53.34 | $4,267.20 |
| Step 5 | $114,702 | $54.96 | $4,396.80 |
| Step 6 | $118,076 | $56.58 | $4,526.40 |
| Step 7 | $121,450 | $58.19 | $4,655.20 |
| Step 8 | $124,823 | $59.81 | $4,784.80 |
| Step 9 | $128,197 | $61.43 | $4,914.40 |
| Step 10 | $131,571 | $63.04 | $5,043.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $114,702 |
| Per month | $9,559 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,396.80 |
| Hourly | $54.96 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in State of Alaska
- GS-13 in State of Alaska
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-12 in State of Alaska ranges from $101,206 at the first step to $131,571 at the top step, with $114,702 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.