GS-9 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)

$79,097
A GS-9 Step 5 in State of Alaska earns $79,097 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-9 in State of Alaska ranges $69,789–$90,731.
State of Alaska locality pay: 32.36% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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.

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$79,097/yr
Base pay (before locality)$59,759
State of Alaska locality32.36%
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.

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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.