2015 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.51% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,387 on the base table to $44,725 in Hawaii.
2015 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,725 | $1,720.19 | $21.43 | +$6,338 |
| Step 2 | $46,216 | $1,777.54 | $22.14 | +$6,549 |
| Step 3 | $47,707 | $1,834.88 | $22.86 | +$6,760 |
| Step 4 | $49,199 | $1,892.27 | $23.57 | +$6,972 |
| Step 5 | $50,690 | $1,949.62 | $24.29 | +$7,183 |
| Step 6 | $52,181 | $2,006.96 | $25.00 | +$7,394 |
| Step 7 | $53,673 | $2,064.35 | $25.72 | +$7,606 |
| Step 8 | $55,164 | $2,121.69 | $26.43 | +$7,817 |
| Step 9 | $56,655 | $2,179.04 | $27.15 | +$8,028 |
| Step 10 | $58,147 | $2,236.42 | $27.86 | +$8,240 |
2015 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,725 | $1,720.19 | $21.43 | +$6,338 |
| Step 2 | $46,216 | $1,777.54 | $22.14 | +$6,549 |
| Step 3 | $47,707 | $1,834.88 | $22.86 | +$6,760 |
| Step 4 | $49,199 | $1,892.27 | $23.57 | +$6,972 |
| Step 5 | $50,690 | $1,949.62 | $24.29 | +$7,183 |
| Step 6 | $52,181 | $2,006.96 | $25.00 | +$7,394 |
| Step 7 | $53,673 | $2,064.35 | $25.72 | +$7,606 |
| Step 8 | $55,164 | $2,121.69 | $26.43 | +$7,817 |
| Step 9 | $56,655 | $2,179.04 | $27.15 | +$8,028 |
| Step 10 | $58,147 | $2,236.42 | $27.86 | +$8,240 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2015, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,720 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,236. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $44,725 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,147. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,338 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,720 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.