GS-8 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,186 | $30.28 | $2,422.40 |
| Step 2 | $65,292 | $31.29 | $2,503.20 |
| Step 3 | $67,398 | $32.29 | $2,583.20 |
| Step 4 | $69,504 | $33.30 | $2,664.00 |
| Step 5 | $71,609 | $34.31 | $2,744.80 |
| Step 6 | $73,715 | $35.32 | $2,825.60 |
| Step 7 | $75,821 | $36.33 | $2,906.40 |
| Step 8 | $77,927 | $37.34 | $2,987.20 |
| Step 9 | $80,033 | $38.35 | $3,068.00 |
| Step 10 | $82,139 | $39.36 | $3,148.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,609 |
| Per month | $5,967 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,744.80 |
| Hourly | $34.31 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in State of Alaska
- GS-9 in State of Alaska
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-8 in State of Alaska ranges from $63,186 at the first step to $82,139 at the top step, with $71,609 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.