Forester Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-07-04, the median posted salary for Forester positions in Alaska is $64,252 per year, based on 5 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Range 20. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 20 | $81,783/yr | $96,993/yr |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Median over time
weekly snapshots since 2026-27
Who hires this role
Natural Resources
Quick answers computed from the live data — always current
What does a Forester make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Forester in Alaska is $64,252 per year, based on 5 public-sector job postings from 1 Alaska employer tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $60,391 and $85,966 per year.
What is the salary range for Forester jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Forester runs from $51,987 at the low end to $88,546 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $59,899 to $86,740.
Who hires Foresters in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Forester postings include Natural Resources.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Forester?
State of Alaska postings for Forester use salary range 20. Exact pay is set by range and step on the state salary schedule, plus a geographic differential of up to 60 percent depending on duty station.
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.