GS-9 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,789 | $33.44 | $2,675.20 |
| Step 2 | $72,116 | $34.55 | $2,764.00 |
| Step 3 | $74,443 | $35.67 | $2,853.60 |
| Step 4 | $76,770 | $36.78 | $2,942.40 |
| Step 5 | $79,097 | $37.90 | $3,032.00 |
| Step 6 | $81,424 | $39.01 | $3,120.80 |
| Step 7 | $83,751 | $40.13 | $3,210.40 |
| Step 8 | $86,078 | $41.24 | $3,299.20 |
| Step 9 | $88,405 | $42.36 | $3,388.80 |
| Step 10 | $90,731 | $43.47 | $3,477.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $59,759 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,097 |
| Per month | $6,591 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,032.00 |
| Hourly | $37.90 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in State of Alaska
- GS-10 in State of Alaska
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-9 in State of Alaska ranges from $69,789 at the first step to $90,731 at the top step, with $79,097 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.