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$54,400 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2015)
$70,716 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2015)
+$7,709 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,400 $2,092.31 $26.07 +$7,709
Step 2 $56,213 $2,162.04 $26.93 +$7,966
Step 3 $58,025 $2,231.73 $27.80 +$8,222
Step 4 $59,838 $2,301.46 $28.67 +$8,479
Step 5 $61,651 $2,371.19 $29.54 +$8,736
Step 6 $63,464 $2,440.92 $30.41 +$8,993
Step 7 $65,277 $2,510.65 $31.28 +$9,250
Step 8 $67,090 $2,580.38 $32.15 +$9,507
Step 9 $68,903 $2,650.12 $33.02 +$9,764
Step 10 $70,716 $2,719.85 $33.88 +$10,021
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $54,400
  • Locality add-on +$7,709
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $70,716

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,092 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,720. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $54,400 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,716. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2015, it is 16.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,709 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,092 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.