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$44,282 GS-8 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$57,568 GS-8 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$6,275 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 1 $44,282
  • Locality add-on +$6,275
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 10 $57,568

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-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

  • 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.