GS-2 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,610 | $16.10 | $1,288.00 |
| Step 2 | $34,410 | $16.49 | $1,319.20 |
| Step 3 | $35,524 | $17.02 | $1,361.60 |
| Step 4 | $36,465 | $17.47 | $1,397.60 |
| Step 5 | $36,873 | $17.67 | $1,413.60 |
| Step 6 | $37,957 | $18.19 | $1,455.20 |
| Step 7 | $39,041 | $18.71 | $1,496.80 |
| Step 8 | $40,125 | $19.23 | $1,538.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,209 | $19.75 | $1,580.00 |
| Step 10 | $42,293 | $20.26 | $1,620.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,873 |
| Per month | $3,073 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,413.60 |
| Hourly | $17.67 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in State of Alaska
- GS-3 in State of Alaska
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-2 in State of Alaska ranges from $33,610 at the first step to $42,293 at the top step, with $36,873 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.