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$70,928 GS-12 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$92,204 GS-12 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$10,051 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 1 $70,928
  • Locality add-on +$10,051
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 10 $92,204

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-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

  • 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.