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$35,982 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$46,772 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$5,099 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,982 $1,383.92 $17.24 +$5,099
Step 2 $37,181 $1,430.04 $17.82 +$5,269
Step 3 $38,380 $1,476.15 $18.39 +$5,439
Step 4 $39,578 $1,522.23 $18.96 +$5,608
Step 5 $40,777 $1,568.35 $19.54 +$5,778
Step 6 $41,976 $1,614.46 $20.11 +$5,948
Step 7 $43,175 $1,660.58 $20.69 +$6,118
Step 8 $44,374 $1,706.69 $21.26 +$6,288
Step 9 $45,573 $1,752.81 $21.84 +$6,458
Step 10 $46,772 $1,798.92 $22.41 +$6,628

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $35,982
  • Locality add-on +$5,099
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $46,772

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-6 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,384 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,799. 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-6 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-6 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $35,982 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,772. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,099 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,384 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.