2016 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,261 on the base table to $29,507 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.