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$36,342 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2015)
$47,247 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2015)
+$5,150 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,342 $1,397.77 $17.41 +$5,150
Step 2 $37,554 $1,444.38 $17.99 +$5,322
Step 3 $38,765 $1,490.96 $18.57 +$5,493
Step 4 $39,977 $1,537.58 $19.16 +$5,665
Step 5 $41,189 $1,584.19 $19.74 +$5,837
Step 6 $42,400 $1,630.77 $20.32 +$6,008
Step 7 $43,612 $1,677.38 $20.90 +$6,180
Step 8 $44,824 $1,724.00 $21.48 +$6,352
Step 9 $46,035 $1,770.58 $22.06 +$6,523
Step 10 $47,247 $1,817.19 $22.64 +$6,695

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $36,342
  • Locality add-on +$5,150
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $47,247

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-6 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,398 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,817. 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-6 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-6 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $36,342 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,247. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,150 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,398 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.