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$29,507 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2016)
$38,359 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2016)
+$4,246 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,507 $1,134.88 $14.14 +$4,246
Step 2 $30,491 $1,172.73 $14.61 +$4,388
Step 3 $31,474 $1,210.54 $15.08 +$4,529
Step 4 $32,458 $1,248.38 $15.55 +$4,671
Step 5 $33,442 $1,286.23 $16.02 +$4,813
Step 6 $34,425 $1,324.04 $16.49 +$4,954
Step 7 $35,409 $1,361.88 $16.97 +$5,096
Step 8 $36,392 $1,399.69 $17.44 +$5,237
Step 9 $37,376 $1,437.54 $17.91 +$5,379
Step 10 $38,359 $1,475.35 $18.38 +$5,520

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $29,507
  • Locality add-on +$4,246
  • Adjustment percent 16.81%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $38,359

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,135 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,475. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $29,507 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,359. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,246 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,135 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.