2014 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $60,877 on the base table to $70,928 in Hawaii.
2014 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,928 | $2,728.00 | $33.99 | +$10,051 |
| Step 2 | $73,292 | $2,818.92 | $35.12 | +$10,386 |
| Step 3 | $75,656 | $2,909.85 | $36.25 | +$10,721 |
| Step 4 | $78,020 | $3,000.77 | $37.38 | +$11,056 |
| Step 5 | $80,384 | $3,091.69 | $38.52 | +$11,391 |
| Step 6 | $82,748 | $3,182.62 | $39.65 | +$11,726 |
| Step 7 | $85,112 | $3,273.54 | $40.78 | +$12,061 |
| Step 8 | $87,476 | $3,364.46 | $41.91 | +$12,396 |
| Step 9 | $89,840 | $3,455.38 | $43.05 | +$12,731 |
| Step 10 | $92,204 | $3,546.31 | $44.18 | +$13,066 |
2014 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,928 | $2,728.00 | $33.99 | +$10,051 |
| Step 2 | $73,292 | $2,818.92 | $35.12 | +$10,386 |
| Step 3 | $75,656 | $2,909.85 | $36.25 | +$10,721 |
| Step 4 | $78,020 | $3,000.77 | $37.38 | +$11,056 |
| Step 5 | $80,384 | $3,091.69 | $38.52 | +$11,391 |
| Step 6 | $82,748 | $3,182.62 | $39.65 | +$11,726 |
| Step 7 | $85,112 | $3,273.54 | $40.78 | +$12,061 |
| Step 8 | $87,476 | $3,364.46 | $41.91 | +$12,396 |
| Step 9 | $89,840 | $3,455.38 | $43.05 | +$12,731 |
| Step 10 | $92,204 | $3,546.31 | $44.18 | +$13,066 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,728 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,546. 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-12 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $70,928 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,204. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,051 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,728 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.