2016 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,262 on the base table to $33,013 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,013 | $1,269.73 | $15.82 | +$4,751 |
| Step 2 | $34,113 | $1,312.04 | $16.35 | +$4,909 |
| Step 3 | $35,214 | $1,354.38 | $16.87 | +$5,068 |
| Step 4 | $36,314 | $1,396.69 | $17.40 | +$5,226 |
| Step 5 | $37,414 | $1,439.00 | $17.93 | +$5,384 |
| Step 6 | $38,515 | $1,481.35 | $18.45 | +$5,543 |
| Step 7 | $39,615 | $1,523.65 | $18.98 | +$5,701 |
| Step 8 | $40,715 | $1,565.96 | $19.51 | +$5,859 |
| Step 9 | $41,816 | $1,608.31 | $20.04 | +$6,018 |
| Step 10 | $42,916 | $1,650.62 | $20.56 | +$6,176 |
2016 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,013 | $1,269.73 | $15.82 | +$4,751 |
| Step 2 | $34,113 | $1,312.04 | $16.35 | +$4,909 |
| Step 3 | $35,214 | $1,354.38 | $16.87 | +$5,068 |
| Step 4 | $36,314 | $1,396.69 | $17.40 | +$5,226 |
| Step 5 | $37,414 | $1,439.00 | $17.93 | +$5,384 |
| Step 6 | $38,515 | $1,481.35 | $18.45 | +$5,543 |
| Step 7 | $39,615 | $1,523.65 | $18.98 | +$5,701 |
| Step 8 | $40,715 | $1,565.96 | $19.51 | +$5,859 |
| Step 9 | $41,816 | $1,608.31 | $20.04 | +$6,018 |
| Step 10 | $42,916 | $1,650.62 | $20.56 | +$6,176 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,270 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,651. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $33,013 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,916. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,751 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,270 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.