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$45,288 GS-8 Step 1 in Hawaii (2016)
$58,871 GS-8 Step 10 in Hawaii (2016)
+$6,517 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,771
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 1 $45,288
  • Locality add-on +$6,517
  • Adjustment percent 16.81%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,399
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 10 $58,871

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-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

  • 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.