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$48,910 GS-9 Step 1 in Hawaii (2014)
$63,580 GS-9 Step 10 in Hawaii (2014)
+$6,931 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,910 $1,881.15 $23.44 +$6,931
Step 2 $50,540 $1,943.85 $24.22 +$7,162
Step 3 $52,170 $2,006.54 $25.00 +$7,393
Step 4 $53,800 $2,069.23 $25.78 +$7,624
Step 5 $55,430 $2,131.92 $26.56 +$7,855
Step 6 $57,060 $2,194.62 $27.34 +$8,086
Step 7 $58,690 $2,257.31 $28.12 +$8,317
Step 8 $60,320 $2,320.00 $28.90 +$8,548
Step 9 $61,950 $2,382.69 $29.68 +$8,779
Step 10 $63,580 $2,445.38 $30.46 +$9,010

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 1 $48,910
  • Locality add-on +$6,931
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 10 $63,580

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-9 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,881 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,445. 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-9 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-9 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $48,910 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,580. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,931 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,881 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.