2016 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,771 on the base table to $45,288 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,288 | $1,741.85 | $21.70 | +$6,517 |
| Step 2 | $46,798 | $1,799.92 | $22.42 | +$6,735 |
| Step 3 | $48,307 | $1,857.96 | $23.15 | +$6,952 |
| Step 4 | $49,816 | $1,916.00 | $23.87 | +$7,169 |
| Step 5 | $51,325 | $1,974.04 | $24.59 | +$7,386 |
| Step 6 | $52,834 | $2,032.08 | $25.32 | +$7,603 |
| Step 7 | $54,344 | $2,090.15 | $26.04 | +$7,821 |
| Step 8 | $55,853 | $2,148.19 | $26.76 | +$8,038 |
| Step 9 | $57,362 | $2,206.23 | $27.49 | +$8,255 |
| Step 10 | $58,871 | $2,264.27 | $28.21 | +$8,472 |
2016 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,288 | $1,741.85 | $21.70 | +$6,517 |
| Step 2 | $46,798 | $1,799.92 | $22.42 | +$6,735 |
| Step 3 | $48,307 | $1,857.96 | $23.15 | +$6,952 |
| Step 4 | $49,816 | $1,916.00 | $23.87 | +$7,169 |
| Step 5 | $51,325 | $1,974.04 | $24.59 | +$7,386 |
| Step 6 | $52,834 | $2,032.08 | $25.32 | +$7,603 |
| Step 7 | $54,344 | $2,090.15 | $26.04 | +$7,821 |
| Step 8 | $55,853 | $2,148.19 | $26.76 | +$8,038 |
| Step 9 | $57,362 | $2,206.23 | $27.49 | +$8,255 |
| Step 10 | $58,871 | $2,264.27 | $28.21 | +$8,472 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,742 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,264. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $45,288 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,871. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,517 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,742 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.