2016 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 16.81% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $42,823 on the base table to $50,022 in Hawaii.
2016 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,022 | $1,923.92 | $23.97 | +$7,199 |
| Step 2 | $51,688 | $1,988.00 | $24.77 | +$7,438 |
| Step 3 | $53,355 | $2,052.12 | $25.57 | +$7,678 |
| Step 4 | $55,022 | $2,116.23 | $26.36 | +$7,918 |
| Step 5 | $56,689 | $2,180.35 | $27.16 | +$8,158 |
| Step 6 | $58,356 | $2,244.46 | $27.96 | +$8,398 |
| Step 7 | $60,023 | $2,308.58 | $28.76 | +$8,638 |
| Step 8 | $61,690 | $2,372.69 | $29.56 | +$8,878 |
| Step 9 | $63,357 | $2,436.81 | $30.36 | +$9,118 |
| Step 10 | $65,023 | $2,500.88 | $31.16 | +$9,357 |
2016 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,022 | $1,923.92 | $23.97 | +$7,199 |
| Step 2 | $51,688 | $1,988.00 | $24.77 | +$7,438 |
| Step 3 | $53,355 | $2,052.12 | $25.57 | +$7,678 |
| Step 4 | $55,022 | $2,116.23 | $26.36 | +$7,918 |
| Step 5 | $56,689 | $2,180.35 | $27.16 | +$8,158 |
| Step 6 | $58,356 | $2,244.46 | $27.96 | +$8,398 |
| Step 7 | $60,023 | $2,308.58 | $28.76 | +$8,638 |
| Step 8 | $61,690 | $2,372.69 | $29.56 | +$8,878 |
| Step 9 | $63,357 | $2,436.81 | $30.36 | +$9,118 |
| Step 10 | $65,023 | $2,500.88 | $31.16 | +$9,357 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2016, the Hawaii pay area adds a 16.81% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,924 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,501. 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-9 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $50,022 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,023. This is 16.81% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,199 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,924 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.