2015 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $101,630 on the base table to $118,409 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $118,409 | $4,554.19 | $56.74 | +$16,779 |
| Step 2 | $122,356 | $4,706.00 | $58.63 | +$17,338 |
| Step 3 | $126,304 | $4,857.85 | $60.52 | +$17,898 |
| Step 4 | $130,251 | $5,009.65 | $62.41 | +$18,457 |
| Step 5 | $134,199 | $5,161.50 | $64.30 | +$19,017 |
| Step 6 | $138,146 | $5,313.31 | $66.19 | +$19,576 |
| Step 7 | $142,093 | $5,465.12 | $68.08 | +$20,135 |
| Step 8 | $146,041 | $5,616.96 | $69.98 | +$20,695 |
| Step 9 | $149,988 | $5,768.77 | $71.87 | +$21,254 |
| Step 10 | $153,935 | $5,920.58 | $73.76 | +$21,813 |
2015 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $118,409 | $4,554.19 | $56.74 | +$16,779 |
| Step 2 | $122,356 | $4,706.00 | $58.63 | +$17,338 |
| Step 3 | $126,304 | $4,857.85 | $60.52 | +$17,898 |
| Step 4 | $130,251 | $5,009.65 | $62.41 | +$18,457 |
| Step 5 | $134,199 | $5,161.50 | $64.30 | +$19,017 |
| Step 6 | $138,146 | $5,313.31 | $66.19 | +$19,576 |
| Step 7 | $142,093 | $5,465.12 | $68.08 | +$20,135 |
| Step 8 | $146,041 | $5,616.96 | $69.98 | +$20,695 |
| Step 9 | $149,988 | $5,768.77 | $71.87 | +$21,254 |
| Step 10 | $153,935 | $5,920.58 | $73.76 | +$21,813 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,554 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,921. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2015, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $118,409 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $153,935. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,779 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,554 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.