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$85,186 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2015)
$110,740 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2015)
+$12,071 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $85,186
  • Locality add-on +$12,071
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $110,740

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-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

  • 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.