2017 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,545 on the base table to $33,660 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,660 | $1,294.62 | $16.13 | +$5,115 |
| Step 2 | $34,783 | $1,337.81 | $16.67 | +$5,286 |
| Step 3 | $35,905 | $1,380.96 | $17.20 | +$5,456 |
| Step 4 | $37,028 | $1,424.15 | $17.74 | +$5,627 |
| Step 5 | $38,151 | $1,467.35 | $18.28 | +$5,798 |
| Step 6 | $39,273 | $1,510.50 | $18.82 | +$5,968 |
| Step 7 | $40,396 | $1,553.69 | $19.36 | +$6,139 |
| Step 8 | $41,518 | $1,596.85 | $19.89 | +$6,309 |
| Step 9 | $42,641 | $1,640.04 | $20.43 | +$6,480 |
| Step 10 | $43,764 | $1,683.23 | $20.97 | +$6,651 |
2017 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,660 | $1,294.62 | $16.13 | +$5,115 |
| Step 2 | $34,783 | $1,337.81 | $16.67 | +$5,286 |
| Step 3 | $35,905 | $1,380.96 | $17.20 | +$5,456 |
| Step 4 | $37,028 | $1,424.15 | $17.74 | +$5,627 |
| Step 5 | $38,151 | $1,467.35 | $18.28 | +$5,798 |
| Step 6 | $39,273 | $1,510.50 | $18.82 | +$5,968 |
| Step 7 | $40,396 | $1,553.69 | $19.36 | +$6,139 |
| Step 8 | $41,518 | $1,596.85 | $19.89 | +$6,309 |
| Step 9 | $42,641 | $1,640.04 | $20.43 | +$6,480 |
| Step 10 | $43,764 | $1,683.23 | $20.97 | +$6,651 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,295 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,683. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $33,660 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,764. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,115 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,295 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.