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$59,767 GS-11 Step 1 in Hawaii (2015)
$77,698 GS-11 Step 10 in Hawaii (2015)
+$8,469 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,767 $2,298.73 $28.64 +$8,469
Step 2 $61,760 $2,375.38 $29.59 +$8,752
Step 3 $63,752 $2,452.00 $30.55 +$9,034
Step 4 $65,744 $2,528.62 $31.50 +$9,316
Step 5 $67,737 $2,605.27 $32.46 +$9,599
Step 6 $69,729 $2,681.88 $33.41 +$9,881
Step 7 $71,721 $2,758.50 $34.37 +$10,163
Step 8 $73,714 $2,835.15 $35.32 +$10,446
Step 9 $75,706 $2,911.77 $36.28 +$10,728
Step 10 $77,698 $2,988.38 $37.23 +$11,010

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 1 $59,767
  • Locality add-on +$8,469
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 10 $77,698

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-11 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,299 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,988. 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-11 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-11 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $59,767 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,698. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,469 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,299 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.