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$84,343 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$109,645 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$11,952 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,343 $3,243.96 $40.41 +$11,952
Step 2 $87,154 $3,352.08 $41.76 +$12,350
Step 3 $89,966 $3,460.23 $43.11 +$12,749
Step 4 $92,777 $3,568.35 $44.45 +$13,147
Step 5 $95,588 $3,676.46 $45.80 +$13,545
Step 6 $98,400 $3,784.62 $47.15 +$13,944
Step 7 $101,211 $3,892.73 $48.50 +$14,342
Step 8 $104,022 $4,000.85 $49.84 +$14,740
Step 9 $106,834 $4,109.00 $51.19 +$15,139
Step 10 $109,645 $4,217.12 $52.54 +$15,537

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $84,343
  • Locality add-on +$11,952
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $109,645

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-13 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,244 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,217. 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-13 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-13 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $84,343 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,645. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,952 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,244 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.