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$28,851 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$37,502 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$4,088 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,851 $1,109.65 $13.82 +$4,088
Step 2 $29,813 $1,146.65 $14.29 +$4,225
Step 3 $30,774 $1,183.62 $14.75 +$4,361
Step 4 $31,735 $1,220.58 $15.21 +$4,497
Step 5 $32,696 $1,257.54 $15.67 +$4,633
Step 6 $33,657 $1,294.50 $16.13 +$4,769
Step 7 $34,619 $1,331.50 $16.59 +$4,906
Step 8 $35,580 $1,368.46 $17.05 +$5,042
Step 9 $36,541 $1,405.42 $17.51 +$5,178
Step 10 $37,502 $1,442.38 $17.97 +$5,314

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $28,851
  • Locality add-on +$4,088
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $37,502

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,110 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,442. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $28,851 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,502. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,088 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,110 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.