2017 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $74,584 on the base table to $87,949 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $87,949 | $3,382.65 | $42.14 | +$13,365 |
| Step 2 | $90,881 | $3,495.42 | $43.55 | +$13,811 |
| Step 3 | $93,812 | $3,608.15 | $44.95 | +$14,256 |
| Step 4 | $96,744 | $3,720.92 | $46.36 | +$14,702 |
| Step 5 | $99,675 | $3,833.65 | $47.76 | +$15,147 |
| Step 6 | $102,607 | $3,946.42 | $49.16 | +$15,593 |
| Step 7 | $105,538 | $4,059.15 | $50.57 | +$16,038 |
| Step 8 | $108,470 | $4,171.92 | $51.97 | +$16,484 |
| Step 9 | $111,401 | $4,284.65 | $53.38 | +$16,929 |
| Step 10 | $114,333 | $4,397.42 | $54.78 | +$17,375 |
2017 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $87,949 | $3,382.65 | $42.14 | +$13,365 |
| Step 2 | $90,881 | $3,495.42 | $43.55 | +$13,811 |
| Step 3 | $93,812 | $3,608.15 | $44.95 | +$14,256 |
| Step 4 | $96,744 | $3,720.92 | $46.36 | +$14,702 |
| Step 5 | $99,675 | $3,833.65 | $47.76 | +$15,147 |
| Step 6 | $102,607 | $3,946.42 | $49.16 | +$15,593 |
| Step 7 | $105,538 | $4,059.15 | $50.57 | +$16,038 |
| Step 8 | $108,470 | $4,171.92 | $51.97 | +$16,484 |
| Step 9 | $111,401 | $4,284.65 | $53.38 | +$16,929 |
| Step 10 | $114,333 | $4,397.42 | $54.78 | +$17,375 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,383 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,397. 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-13 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $87,949 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,333. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,365 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,383 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.