2016 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,504 on the base table to $36,800 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,800 | $1,415.38 | $17.63 | +$5,296 |
| Step 2 | $38,026 | $1,462.54 | $18.22 | +$5,472 |
| Step 3 | $39,253 | $1,509.73 | $18.81 | +$5,649 |
| Step 4 | $40,479 | $1,556.88 | $19.40 | +$5,825 |
| Step 5 | $41,706 | $1,604.08 | $19.98 | +$6,002 |
| Step 6 | $42,932 | $1,651.23 | $20.57 | +$6,178 |
| Step 7 | $44,159 | $1,698.42 | $21.16 | +$6,355 |
| Step 8 | $45,385 | $1,745.58 | $21.75 | +$6,531 |
| Step 9 | $46,612 | $1,792.77 | $22.33 | +$6,708 |
| Step 10 | $47,838 | $1,839.92 | $22.92 | +$6,884 |
2016 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,800 | $1,415.38 | $17.63 | +$5,296 |
| Step 2 | $38,026 | $1,462.54 | $18.22 | +$5,472 |
| Step 3 | $39,253 | $1,509.73 | $18.81 | +$5,649 |
| Step 4 | $40,479 | $1,556.88 | $19.40 | +$5,825 |
| Step 5 | $41,706 | $1,604.08 | $19.98 | +$6,002 |
| Step 6 | $42,932 | $1,651.23 | $20.57 | +$6,178 |
| Step 7 | $44,159 | $1,698.42 | $21.16 | +$6,355 |
| Step 8 | $45,385 | $1,745.58 | $21.75 | +$6,531 |
| Step 9 | $46,612 | $1,792.77 | $22.33 | +$6,708 |
| Step 10 | $47,838 | $1,839.92 | $22.92 | +$6,884 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,415 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,840. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $36,800 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,838. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,296 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,415 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.