GS-5 Pay — State of Alaska (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,060 | $22.07 | $1,765.60 |
| Step 2 | $47,595 | $22.81 | $1,824.80 |
| Step 3 | $49,131 | $23.54 | $1,883.20 |
| Step 4 | $50,666 | $24.28 | $1,942.40 |
| Step 5 | $52,201 | $25.01 | $2,000.80 |
| Step 6 | $53,737 | $25.75 | $2,060.00 |
| Step 7 | $55,272 | $26.48 | $2,118.40 |
| Step 8 | $56,808 | $27.22 | $2,177.60 |
| Step 9 | $58,343 | $27.96 | $2,236.80 |
| Step 10 | $59,878 | $28.69 | $2,295.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| State of Alaska locality | 32.36% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,201 |
| Per month | $4,350 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,000.80 |
| Hourly | $25.01 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in State of Alaska
- GS-6 in State of Alaska
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in State of Alaska?
For 2026, GS-5 in State of Alaska ranges from $46,060 at the first step to $59,878 at the top step, with $52,201 near the middle.
How is State of Alaska locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.