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$53,861 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$70,020 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$7,632 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 16.51% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,861 $2,071.58 $25.81 +$7,632
Step 2 $55,657 $2,140.65 $26.67 +$7,887
Step 3 $57,452 $2,209.69 $27.53 +$8,141
Step 4 $59,248 $2,278.77 $28.39 +$8,396
Step 5 $61,043 $2,347.81 $29.25 +$8,650
Step 6 $62,839 $2,416.88 $30.11 +$8,905
Step 7 $64,634 $2,485.92 $30.97 +$9,159
Step 8 $66,429 $2,554.96 $31.83 +$9,413
Step 9 $68,225 $2,624.04 $32.69 +$9,668
Step 10 $70,020 $2,693.08 $33.55 +$9,922
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $53,861
  • Locality add-on +$7,632
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $70,020

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,072 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,693. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $53,861 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,020. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2014, it is 16.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,632 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,072 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.