2016 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,846 on the base table to $86,260 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $86,260 | $3,317.69 | $41.33 | +$12,414 |
| Step 2 | $89,135 | $3,428.27 | $42.71 | +$12,827 |
| Step 3 | $92,011 | $3,538.88 | $44.09 | +$13,241 |
| Step 4 | $94,887 | $3,649.50 | $45.47 | +$13,655 |
| Step 5 | $97,763 | $3,760.12 | $46.84 | +$14,069 |
| Step 6 | $100,639 | $3,870.73 | $48.22 | +$14,483 |
| Step 7 | $103,515 | $3,981.35 | $49.60 | +$14,897 |
| Step 8 | $106,391 | $4,091.96 | $50.98 | +$15,311 |
| Step 9 | $109,266 | $4,202.54 | $52.36 | +$15,724 |
| Step 10 | $112,142 | $4,313.15 | $53.73 | +$16,138 |
2016 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $86,260 | $3,317.69 | $41.33 | +$12,414 |
| Step 2 | $89,135 | $3,428.27 | $42.71 | +$12,827 |
| Step 3 | $92,011 | $3,538.88 | $44.09 | +$13,241 |
| Step 4 | $94,887 | $3,649.50 | $45.47 | +$13,655 |
| Step 5 | $97,763 | $3,760.12 | $46.84 | +$14,069 |
| Step 6 | $100,639 | $3,870.73 | $48.22 | +$14,483 |
| Step 7 | $103,515 | $3,981.35 | $49.60 | +$14,897 |
| Step 8 | $106,391 | $4,091.96 | $50.98 | +$15,311 |
| Step 9 | $109,266 | $4,202.54 | $52.36 | +$15,724 |
| Step 10 | $112,142 | $4,313.15 | $53.73 | +$16,138 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,318 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,313. 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-13 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $86,260 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,142. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,414 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,318 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.