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$24,090 GS-2 Step 1 in Hawaii (2016)
$30,323 GS-2 Step 10 in Hawaii (2016)
+$3,467 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $24,090 $926.54 $11.54 +$3,467
Step 2 $24,663 $948.58 $11.82 +$3,549
Step 3 $25,461 $979.27 $12.20 +$3,664
Step 4 $26,136 $1,005.23 $12.52 +$3,761
Step 5 $26,433 $1,016.65 $12.67 +$3,804
Step 6 $27,211 $1,046.58 $13.04 +$3,916
Step 7 $27,989 $1,076.50 $13.41 +$4,028
Step 8 $28,767 $1,106.42 $13.78 +$4,140
Step 9 $29,545 $1,136.35 $14.16 +$4,252
Step 10 $30,323 $1,166.27 $14.53 +$4,364

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,623
  • Hawaii GS-2 Step 1 $24,090
  • Locality add-on +$3,467
  • Adjustment percent 16.81%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,959
  • Hawaii GS-2 Step 10 $30,323

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-2 in Hawaii: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $927 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,166. 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-2 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-2 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Hawaii?
    In 2016, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $24,090 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $30,323. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,467 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $927 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.