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$103,930 GS-14 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$135,110 GS-14 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$15,794 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $103,930 $3,997.31 $49.80 +$15,794
Step 2 $107,394 $4,130.54 $51.46 +$16,320
Step 3 $110,859 $4,263.81 $53.12 +$16,847
Step 4 $114,323 $4,397.04 $54.78 +$17,373
Step 5 $117,788 $4,530.31 $56.44 +$17,900
Step 6 $121,252 $4,663.54 $58.10 +$18,426
Step 7 $124,717 $4,796.81 $59.76 +$18,953
Step 8 $128,181 $4,930.04 $61.42 +$19,479
Step 9 $131,646 $5,063.31 $63.08 +$20,006
Step 10 $135,110 $5,196.54 $64.74 +$20,532

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 1 $103,930
  • Locality add-on +$15,794
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 10 $135,110

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-14 in Hawaii: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,997 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,197. 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-14 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-14 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $103,930 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,110. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,794 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,997 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.