2015 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $61,486 on the base table to $71,637 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,637 | $2,755.27 | $34.33 | +$10,151 |
| Step 2 | $74,026 | $2,847.15 | $35.47 | +$10,490 |
| Step 3 | $76,414 | $2,939.00 | $36.61 | +$10,828 |
| Step 4 | $78,803 | $3,030.88 | $37.76 | +$11,167 |
| Step 5 | $81,191 | $3,122.73 | $38.90 | +$11,505 |
| Step 6 | $83,580 | $3,214.62 | $40.05 | +$11,844 |
| Step 7 | $85,968 | $3,306.46 | $41.19 | +$12,182 |
| Step 8 | $88,357 | $3,398.35 | $42.34 | +$12,521 |
| Step 9 | $90,745 | $3,490.19 | $43.48 | +$12,859 |
| Step 10 | $93,133 | $3,582.04 | $44.63 | +$13,197 |
2015 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,637 | $2,755.27 | $34.33 | +$10,151 |
| Step 2 | $74,026 | $2,847.15 | $35.47 | +$10,490 |
| Step 3 | $76,414 | $2,939.00 | $36.61 | +$10,828 |
| Step 4 | $78,803 | $3,030.88 | $37.76 | +$11,167 |
| Step 5 | $81,191 | $3,122.73 | $38.90 | +$11,505 |
| Step 6 | $83,580 | $3,214.62 | $40.05 | +$11,844 |
| Step 7 | $85,968 | $3,306.46 | $41.19 | +$12,182 |
| Step 8 | $88,357 | $3,398.35 | $42.34 | +$12,521 |
| Step 9 | $90,745 | $3,490.19 | $43.48 | +$12,859 |
| Step 10 | $93,133 | $3,582.04 | $44.63 | +$13,197 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,755 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,582. 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-12 Hawaii page.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $71,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,133. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,151 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,755 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.