2014 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $117,237 in Hawaii.
2014 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $117,237 | $4,509.12 | $56.17 | +$16,613 |
| Step 2 | $121,145 | $4,659.42 | $58.05 | +$17,167 |
| Step 3 | $125,053 | $4,809.73 | $59.92 | +$17,721 |
| Step 4 | $128,960 | $4,960.00 | $61.79 | +$18,274 |
| Step 5 | $132,868 | $5,110.31 | $63.66 | +$18,828 |
| Step 6 | $136,776 | $5,260.62 | $65.54 | +$19,382 |
| Step 7 | $140,683 | $5,410.88 | $67.41 | +$19,935 |
| Step 8 | $144,591 | $5,561.19 | $69.28 | +$20,489 |
| Step 9 | $148,499 | $5,711.50 | $71.15 | +$21,043 |
| Step 10 | $152,407 | $5,861.81 | $73.03 | +$21,597 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $117,237 | $4,509.12 | $56.17 | +$16,613 |
| Step 2 | $121,145 | $4,659.42 | $58.05 | +$17,167 |
| Step 3 | $125,053 | $4,809.73 | $59.92 | +$17,721 |
| Step 4 | $128,960 | $4,960.00 | $61.79 | +$18,274 |
| Step 5 | $132,868 | $5,110.31 | $63.66 | +$18,828 |
| Step 6 | $136,776 | $5,260.62 | $65.54 | +$19,382 |
| Step 7 | $140,683 | $5,410.88 | $67.41 | +$19,935 |
| Step 8 | $144,591 | $5,561.19 | $69.28 | +$20,489 |
| Step 9 | $148,499 | $5,711.50 | $71.15 | +$21,043 |
| Step 10 | $152,407 | $5,861.81 | $73.03 | +$21,597 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,509 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,862. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $117,237 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,407. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,613 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,509 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.