2015 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $85,186 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $85,186 | $3,276.38 | $40.82 | +$12,071 |
| Step 2 | $88,026 | $3,385.62 | $42.18 | +$12,474 |
| Step 3 | $90,865 | $3,494.81 | $43.54 | +$12,876 |
| Step 4 | $93,704 | $3,604.00 | $44.90 | +$13,278 |
| Step 5 | $96,544 | $3,713.23 | $46.26 | +$13,681 |
| Step 6 | $99,383 | $3,822.42 | $47.62 | +$14,083 |
| Step 7 | $102,222 | $3,931.62 | $48.98 | +$14,485 |
| Step 8 | $105,062 | $4,040.85 | $50.34 | +$14,888 |
| Step 9 | $107,901 | $4,150.04 | $51.70 | +$15,290 |
| Step 10 | $110,740 | $4,259.23 | $53.06 | +$15,692 |
2015 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $85,186 | $3,276.38 | $40.82 | +$12,071 |
| Step 2 | $88,026 | $3,385.62 | $42.18 | +$12,474 |
| Step 3 | $90,865 | $3,494.81 | $43.54 | +$12,876 |
| Step 4 | $93,704 | $3,604.00 | $44.90 | +$13,278 |
| Step 5 | $96,544 | $3,713.23 | $46.26 | +$13,681 |
| Step 6 | $99,383 | $3,822.42 | $47.62 | +$14,083 |
| Step 7 | $102,222 | $3,931.62 | $48.98 | +$14,485 |
| Step 8 | $105,062 | $4,040.85 | $50.34 | +$14,888 |
| Step 9 | $107,901 | $4,150.04 | $51.70 | +$15,290 |
| Step 10 | $110,740 | $4,259.23 | $53.06 | +$15,692 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,276 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,259. 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-13 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $85,186 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,740. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,071 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,276 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.