2014 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,705 on the base table to $32,279 in Hawaii.
2014 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,279 | $1,241.50 | $15.47 | +$4,574 |
| Step 2 | $33,356 | $1,282.92 | $15.98 | +$4,727 |
| Step 3 | $34,432 | $1,324.31 | $16.50 | +$4,879 |
| Step 4 | $35,509 | $1,365.73 | $17.01 | +$5,032 |
| Step 5 | $36,585 | $1,407.12 | $17.53 | +$5,184 |
| Step 6 | $37,662 | $1,448.54 | $18.05 | +$5,337 |
| Step 7 | $38,738 | $1,489.92 | $18.56 | +$5,489 |
| Step 8 | $39,815 | $1,531.35 | $19.08 | +$5,642 |
| Step 9 | $40,892 | $1,572.77 | $19.59 | +$5,795 |
| Step 10 | $41,968 | $1,614.15 | $20.11 | +$5,947 |
2014 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,279 | $1,241.50 | $15.47 | +$4,574 |
| Step 2 | $33,356 | $1,282.92 | $15.98 | +$4,727 |
| Step 3 | $34,432 | $1,324.31 | $16.50 | +$4,879 |
| Step 4 | $35,509 | $1,365.73 | $17.01 | +$5,032 |
| Step 5 | $36,585 | $1,407.12 | $17.53 | +$5,184 |
| Step 6 | $37,662 | $1,448.54 | $18.05 | +$5,337 |
| Step 7 | $38,738 | $1,489.92 | $18.56 | +$5,489 |
| Step 8 | $39,815 | $1,531.35 | $19.08 | +$5,642 |
| Step 9 | $40,892 | $1,572.77 | $19.59 | +$5,795 |
| Step 10 | $41,968 | $1,614.15 | $20.11 | +$5,947 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,242 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,614. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $32,279 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,968. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,574 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,242 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.