2016 GS-11 Pay in Hawaii
GS-11 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-11 pay scale. That means a GS-11 Step 1 salary jumps from $51,811 on the base table to $60,520 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-11 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-11 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,520 | $2,327.69 | $29.00 | +$8,709 |
| Step 2 | $62,538 | $2,405.31 | $29.97 | +$9,000 |
| Step 3 | $64,555 | $2,482.88 | $30.93 | +$9,290 |
| Step 4 | $66,572 | $2,560.46 | $31.90 | +$9,580 |
| Step 5 | $68,590 | $2,638.08 | $32.87 | +$9,871 |
| Step 6 | $70,607 | $2,715.65 | $33.83 | +$10,161 |
| Step 7 | $72,624 | $2,793.23 | $34.80 | +$10,451 |
| Step 8 | $74,642 | $2,870.85 | $35.77 | +$10,742 |
| Step 9 | $76,659 | $2,948.42 | $36.73 | +$11,032 |
| Step 10 | $78,676 | $3,026.00 | $37.70 | +$11,322 |
2016 GS-11 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-11 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,520 | $2,327.69 | $29.00 | +$8,709 |
| Step 2 | $62,538 | $2,405.31 | $29.97 | +$9,000 |
| Step 3 | $64,555 | $2,482.88 | $30.93 | +$9,290 |
| Step 4 | $66,572 | $2,560.46 | $31.90 | +$9,580 |
| Step 5 | $68,590 | $2,638.08 | $32.87 | +$9,871 |
| Step 6 | $70,607 | $2,715.65 | $33.83 | +$10,161 |
| Step 7 | $72,624 | $2,793.23 | $34.80 | +$10,451 |
| Step 8 | $74,642 | $2,870.85 | $35.77 | +$10,742 |
| Step 9 | $76,659 | $2,948.42 | $36.73 | +$11,032 |
| Step 10 | $78,676 | $3,026.00 | $37.70 | +$11,322 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-11 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.
Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.
The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,328 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,026. 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-11 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-11 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $60,520 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,676. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-11 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,709 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,328 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.