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$30,086 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$39,107 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$4,572 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $30,086
  • Locality add-on +$4,572
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $39,107

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-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

  • 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.