GS-3 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,674 | $17.57 | $1,405.60 |
| Step 2 | $37,897 | $18.16 | $1,452.80 |
| Step 3 | $39,120 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
| Step 4 | $40,343 | $19.33 | $1,546.40 |
| Step 5 | $41,566 | $19.92 | $1,593.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,789 | $20.50 | $1,640.00 |
| Step 7 | $44,012 | $21.09 | $1,687.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,235 | $21.67 | $1,733.60 |
| Step 9 | $46,458 | $22.26 | $1,780.80 |
| Step 10 | $47,681 | $22.85 | $1,828.00 |
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) | $31,404 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,566 |
| Per month | $3,464 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,593.60 |
| Hourly | $19.92 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in State of Alaska
- GS-4 in State of Alaska
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-3 in State of Alaska ranges from $36,674 at the first step to $47,681 at the top step, with $41,566 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.