2014 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,007 on the base table to $44,282 in Hawaii.
2014 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,282 | $1,703.15 | $21.22 | +$6,275 |
| Step 2 | $45,758 | $1,759.92 | $21.93 | +$6,484 |
| Step 3 | $47,234 | $1,816.69 | $22.63 | +$6,693 |
| Step 4 | $48,711 | $1,873.50 | $23.34 | +$6,903 |
| Step 5 | $50,187 | $1,930.27 | $24.05 | +$7,112 |
| Step 6 | $51,663 | $1,987.04 | $24.75 | +$7,321 |
| Step 7 | $53,139 | $2,043.81 | $25.46 | +$7,530 |
| Step 8 | $54,615 | $2,100.58 | $26.17 | +$7,739 |
| Step 9 | $56,091 | $2,157.35 | $26.88 | +$7,948 |
| Step 10 | $57,568 | $2,214.15 | $27.58 | +$8,158 |
2014 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,282 | $1,703.15 | $21.22 | +$6,275 |
| Step 2 | $45,758 | $1,759.92 | $21.93 | +$6,484 |
| Step 3 | $47,234 | $1,816.69 | $22.63 | +$6,693 |
| Step 4 | $48,711 | $1,873.50 | $23.34 | +$6,903 |
| Step 5 | $50,187 | $1,930.27 | $24.05 | +$7,112 |
| Step 6 | $51,663 | $1,987.04 | $24.75 | +$7,321 |
| Step 7 | $53,139 | $2,043.81 | $25.46 | +$7,530 |
| Step 8 | $54,615 | $2,100.58 | $26.17 | +$7,739 |
| Step 9 | $56,091 | $2,157.35 | $26.88 | +$7,948 |
| Step 10 | $57,568 | $2,214.15 | $27.58 | +$8,158 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,703 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,214. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $44,282 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,568. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,275 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,703 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.