2017 GS-11 Pay in Hawaii
GS-11 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-11 pay scale. That means a GS-11 Step 1 salary jumps from $52,329 on the base table to $61,706 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-11 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-11 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,706 | $2,373.31 | $29.57 | +$9,377 |
| Step 2 | $63,763 | $2,452.42 | $30.55 | +$9,690 |
| Step 3 | $65,819 | $2,531.50 | $31.54 | +$10,002 |
| Step 4 | $67,876 | $2,610.62 | $32.52 | +$10,315 |
| Step 5 | $69,932 | $2,689.69 | $33.51 | +$10,627 |
| Step 6 | $71,989 | $2,768.81 | $34.49 | +$10,940 |
| Step 7 | $74,046 | $2,847.92 | $35.48 | +$11,253 |
| Step 8 | $76,102 | $2,927.00 | $36.46 | +$11,565 |
| Step 9 | $78,159 | $3,006.12 | $37.45 | +$11,878 |
| Step 10 | $80,215 | $3,085.19 | $38.44 | +$12,190 |
2017 GS-11 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-11 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,706 | $2,373.31 | $29.57 | +$9,377 |
| Step 2 | $63,763 | $2,452.42 | $30.55 | +$9,690 |
| Step 3 | $65,819 | $2,531.50 | $31.54 | +$10,002 |
| Step 4 | $67,876 | $2,610.62 | $32.52 | +$10,315 |
| Step 5 | $69,932 | $2,689.69 | $33.51 | +$10,627 |
| Step 6 | $71,989 | $2,768.81 | $34.49 | +$10,940 |
| Step 7 | $74,046 | $2,847.92 | $35.48 | +$11,253 |
| Step 8 | $76,102 | $2,927.00 | $36.46 | +$11,565 |
| Step 9 | $78,159 | $3,006.12 | $37.45 | +$11,878 |
| Step 10 | $80,215 | $3,085.19 | $38.44 | +$12,190 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-11 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.
Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.
The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,373 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,085. 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-11 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-11 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $61,706 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,215. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-11 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,377 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,373 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.