2016 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $62,101 on the base table to $72,540 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72,540 | $2,790.00 | $34.76 | +$10,439 |
| Step 2 | $74,958 | $2,883.00 | $35.92 | +$10,787 |
| Step 3 | $77,376 | $2,976.00 | $37.08 | +$11,135 |
| Step 4 | $79,794 | $3,069.00 | $38.23 | +$11,483 |
| Step 5 | $82,212 | $3,162.00 | $39.39 | +$11,831 |
| Step 6 | $84,630 | $3,255.00 | $40.55 | +$12,179 |
| Step 7 | $87,048 | $3,348.00 | $41.71 | +$12,527 |
| Step 8 | $89,466 | $3,441.00 | $42.87 | +$12,875 |
| Step 9 | $91,884 | $3,534.00 | $44.03 | +$13,223 |
| Step 10 | $94,302 | $3,627.00 | $45.19 | +$13,571 |
2016 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72,540 | $2,790.00 | $34.76 | +$10,439 |
| Step 2 | $74,958 | $2,883.00 | $35.92 | +$10,787 |
| Step 3 | $77,376 | $2,976.00 | $37.08 | +$11,135 |
| Step 4 | $79,794 | $3,069.00 | $38.23 | +$11,483 |
| Step 5 | $82,212 | $3,162.00 | $39.39 | +$11,831 |
| Step 6 | $84,630 | $3,255.00 | $40.55 | +$12,179 |
| Step 7 | $87,048 | $3,348.00 | $41.71 | +$12,527 |
| Step 8 | $89,466 | $3,441.00 | $42.87 | +$12,875 |
| Step 9 | $91,884 | $3,534.00 | $44.03 | +$13,223 |
| Step 10 | $94,302 | $3,627.00 | $45.19 | +$13,571 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,790 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,627. 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-12 Hawaii page.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $72,540 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,302. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,439 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,790 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.