2017 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,514 on the base table to $30,086 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,086 | $1,157.15 | $14.42 | +$4,572 |
| Step 2 | $31,088 | $1,195.69 | $14.90 | +$4,724 |
| Step 3 | $32,091 | $1,234.27 | $15.38 | +$4,877 |
| Step 4 | $33,093 | $1,272.81 | $15.86 | +$5,029 |
| Step 5 | $34,095 | $1,311.35 | $16.34 | +$5,181 |
| Step 6 | $35,098 | $1,349.92 | $16.82 | +$5,334 |
| Step 7 | $36,100 | $1,388.46 | $17.30 | +$5,486 |
| Step 8 | $37,102 | $1,427.00 | $17.78 | +$5,638 |
| Step 9 | $38,105 | $1,465.58 | $18.26 | +$5,791 |
| Step 10 | $39,107 | $1,504.12 | $18.74 | +$5,943 |
2017 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,086 | $1,157.15 | $14.42 | +$4,572 |
| Step 2 | $31,088 | $1,195.69 | $14.90 | +$4,724 |
| Step 3 | $32,091 | $1,234.27 | $15.38 | +$4,877 |
| Step 4 | $33,093 | $1,272.81 | $15.86 | +$5,029 |
| Step 5 | $34,095 | $1,311.35 | $16.34 | +$5,181 |
| Step 6 | $35,098 | $1,349.92 | $16.82 | +$5,334 |
| Step 7 | $36,100 | $1,388.46 | $17.30 | +$5,486 |
| Step 8 | $37,102 | $1,427.00 | $17.78 | +$5,638 |
| Step 9 | $38,105 | $1,465.58 | $18.26 | +$5,791 |
| Step 10 | $39,107 | $1,504.12 | $18.74 | +$5,943 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,157 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,504. 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-4 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-4 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $30,086 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,107. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,572 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,157 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.