2015 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,982 on the base table to $32,602 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,602 | $1,253.92 | $15.62 | +$4,620 |
| Step 2 | $33,689 | $1,295.73 | $16.14 | +$4,774 |
| Step 3 | $34,776 | $1,337.54 | $16.66 | +$4,928 |
| Step 4 | $35,863 | $1,379.35 | $17.18 | +$5,082 |
| Step 5 | $36,950 | $1,421.15 | $17.70 | +$5,236 |
| Step 6 | $38,037 | $1,462.96 | $18.23 | +$5,390 |
| Step 7 | $39,124 | $1,504.77 | $18.75 | +$5,544 |
| Step 8 | $40,211 | $1,546.58 | $19.27 | +$5,698 |
| Step 9 | $41,298 | $1,588.38 | $19.79 | +$5,852 |
| Step 10 | $42,385 | $1,630.19 | $20.31 | +$6,006 |
2015 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,602 | $1,253.92 | $15.62 | +$4,620 |
| Step 2 | $33,689 | $1,295.73 | $16.14 | +$4,774 |
| Step 3 | $34,776 | $1,337.54 | $16.66 | +$4,928 |
| Step 4 | $35,863 | $1,379.35 | $17.18 | +$5,082 |
| Step 5 | $36,950 | $1,421.15 | $17.70 | +$5,236 |
| Step 6 | $38,037 | $1,462.96 | $18.23 | +$5,390 |
| Step 7 | $39,124 | $1,504.77 | $18.75 | +$5,544 |
| Step 8 | $40,211 | $1,546.58 | $19.27 | +$5,698 |
| Step 9 | $41,298 | $1,588.38 | $19.79 | +$5,852 |
| Step 10 | $42,385 | $1,630.19 | $20.31 | +$6,006 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,254 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,630. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2015, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $32,602 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,385. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,620 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,254 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.