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$56,165 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$73,018 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$8,535 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 17.92% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,165 $2,160.19 $26.91 +$8,535
Step 2 $58,038 $2,232.23 $27.81 +$8,820
Step 3 $59,910 $2,304.23 $28.71 +$9,104
Step 4 $61,783 $2,376.27 $29.60 +$9,389
Step 5 $63,656 $2,448.31 $30.50 +$9,674
Step 6 $65,528 $2,520.31 $31.40 +$9,958
Step 7 $67,401 $2,592.35 $32.30 +$10,243
Step 8 $69,273 $2,664.35 $33.19 +$10,527
Step 9 $71,146 $2,736.38 $34.09 +$10,812
Step 10 $73,018 $2,808.38 $34.99 +$11,096
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $56,165
  • Locality add-on +$8,535
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $73,018

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,160 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,808. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $56,165 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,018. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2017, it is 17.92%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,535 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,160 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.