2017 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $103,672 on the base table to $122,250 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $122,250 | $4,701.92 | $58.58 | +$18,578 |
| Step 2 | $126,325 | $4,858.65 | $60.53 | +$19,197 |
| Step 3 | $130,401 | $5,015.42 | $62.48 | +$19,817 |
| Step 4 | $134,476 | $5,172.15 | $64.44 | +$20,436 |
| Step 5 | $138,551 | $5,328.88 | $66.39 | +$21,055 |
| Step 6 | $142,627 | $5,485.65 | $68.34 | +$21,675 |
| Step 7 | $146,702 | $5,642.38 | $70.29 | +$22,294 |
| Step 8 | $150,777 | $5,799.12 | $72.25 | +$22,913 |
| Step 9 | $154,853 | $5,955.88 | $74.20 | +$23,533 |
| Step 10 | $158,928 | $6,112.62 | $76.15 | +$24,152 |
2017 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $122,250 | $4,701.92 | $58.58 | +$18,578 |
| Step 2 | $126,325 | $4,858.65 | $60.53 | +$19,197 |
| Step 3 | $130,401 | $5,015.42 | $62.48 | +$19,817 |
| Step 4 | $134,476 | $5,172.15 | $64.44 | +$20,436 |
| Step 5 | $138,551 | $5,328.88 | $66.39 | +$21,055 |
| Step 6 | $142,627 | $5,485.65 | $68.34 | +$21,675 |
| Step 7 | $146,702 | $5,642.38 | $70.29 | +$22,294 |
| Step 8 | $150,777 | $5,799.12 | $72.25 | +$22,913 |
| Step 9 | $154,853 | $5,955.88 | $74.20 | +$23,533 |
| Step 10 | $158,928 | $6,112.62 | $76.15 | +$24,152 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,702 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,113. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $122,250 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $158,928. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,578 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,702 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.