2016 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $102,646 on the base table to $119,901 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $119,901 | $4,611.58 | $57.45 | +$17,255 |
| Step 2 | $123,898 | $4,765.31 | $59.37 | +$17,830 |
| Step 3 | $127,895 | $4,919.04 | $61.28 | +$18,405 |
| Step 4 | $131,893 | $5,072.81 | $63.20 | +$18,981 |
| Step 5 | $135,890 | $5,226.54 | $65.11 | +$19,556 |
| Step 6 | $139,887 | $5,380.27 | $67.03 | +$20,131 |
| Step 7 | $143,884 | $5,534.00 | $68.94 | +$20,706 |
| Step 8 | $147,881 | $5,687.73 | $70.86 | +$21,281 |
| Step 9 | $151,879 | $5,841.50 | $72.77 | +$21,857 |
| Step 10 | $155,876 | $5,995.23 | $74.69 | +$22,432 |
2016 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $119,901 | $4,611.58 | $57.45 | +$17,255 |
| Step 2 | $123,898 | $4,765.31 | $59.37 | +$17,830 |
| Step 3 | $127,895 | $4,919.04 | $61.28 | +$18,405 |
| Step 4 | $131,893 | $5,072.81 | $63.20 | +$18,981 |
| Step 5 | $135,890 | $5,226.54 | $65.11 | +$19,556 |
| Step 6 | $139,887 | $5,380.27 | $67.03 | +$20,131 |
| Step 7 | $143,884 | $5,534.00 | $68.94 | +$20,706 |
| Step 8 | $147,881 | $5,687.73 | $70.86 | +$21,281 |
| Step 9 | $151,879 | $5,841.50 | $72.77 | +$21,857 |
| Step 10 | $155,876 | $5,995.23 | $74.69 | +$22,432 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,612 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,995. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $119,901 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $155,876. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,255 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,612 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.