2015 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,192 on the base table to $36,342 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.