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$55,085 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2016)
$71,612 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2016)
+$7,927 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 16.81% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,085 $2,118.65 $26.39 +$7,927
Step 2 $56,922 $2,189.31 $27.27 +$8,192
Step 3 $58,758 $2,259.92 $28.15 +$8,456
Step 4 $60,594 $2,330.54 $29.03 +$8,720
Step 5 $62,430 $2,401.15 $29.91 +$8,984
Step 6 $64,267 $2,471.81 $30.79 +$9,249
Step 7 $66,103 $2,542.42 $31.67 +$9,513
Step 8 $67,939 $2,613.04 $32.55 +$9,777
Step 9 $69,775 $2,683.65 $33.43 +$10,041
Step 10 $71,612 $2,754.31 $34.31 +$10,306
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $55,085
  • Locality add-on +$7,927
  • Adjustment percent 16.81%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $71,612

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,119 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,754. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $55,085 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,612. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2016, it is 16.81%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,927 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,119 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.