GS-15 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $167,282 | $80.15 | $6,412.00 |
| Step 2 | $172,858 | $82.83 | $6,626.40 |
| Step 3 | $178,435 | $85.50 | $6,840.00 |
| Step 4 | $184,011 | $88.17 | $7,053.60 |
| Step 5 | $189,587 | $90.84 | $7,267.20 |
| Step 6 | $195,163 | $93.51 | $7,480.80 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $189,587 |
| Per month | $15,799 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,267.20 |
| Hourly | $90.84 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in State of Alaska
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-15 in State of Alaska ranges from $167,282 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $189,587 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.