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$87,949 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$114,333 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$13,365 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $87,949
  • Locality add-on +$13,365
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $114,333

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-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

  • 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.