2017 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $62,722 on the base table to $73,962 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $73,962 | $2,844.69 | $35.44 | +$11,240 |
| Step 2 | $76,427 | $2,939.50 | $36.62 | +$11,614 |
| Step 3 | $78,893 | $3,034.35 | $37.80 | +$11,989 |
| Step 4 | $81,359 | $3,129.19 | $38.98 | +$12,364 |
| Step 5 | $83,825 | $3,224.04 | $40.17 | +$12,739 |
| Step 6 | $86,290 | $3,318.85 | $41.35 | +$13,113 |
| Step 7 | $88,756 | $3,413.69 | $42.53 | +$13,488 |
| Step 8 | $91,222 | $3,508.54 | $43.71 | +$13,863 |
| Step 9 | $93,687 | $3,603.35 | $44.89 | +$14,237 |
| Step 10 | $96,153 | $3,698.19 | $46.07 | +$14,612 |
2017 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $73,962 | $2,844.69 | $35.44 | +$11,240 |
| Step 2 | $76,427 | $2,939.50 | $36.62 | +$11,614 |
| Step 3 | $78,893 | $3,034.35 | $37.80 | +$11,989 |
| Step 4 | $81,359 | $3,129.19 | $38.98 | +$12,364 |
| Step 5 | $83,825 | $3,224.04 | $40.17 | +$12,739 |
| Step 6 | $86,290 | $3,318.85 | $41.35 | +$13,113 |
| Step 7 | $88,756 | $3,413.69 | $42.53 | +$13,488 |
| Step 8 | $91,222 | $3,508.54 | $43.71 | +$13,863 |
| Step 9 | $93,687 | $3,603.35 | $44.89 | +$14,237 |
| Step 10 | $96,153 | $3,698.19 | $46.07 | +$14,612 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,845 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,698. 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-12 Hawaii page.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $73,962 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $96,153. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,240 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,845 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.