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$37,521 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$48,781 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$5,702 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,521 $1,443.12 $17.98 +$5,702
Step 2 $38,772 $1,491.23 $18.58 +$5,892
Step 3 $40,023 $1,539.35 $19.18 +$6,082
Step 4 $41,274 $1,587.46 $19.78 +$6,272
Step 5 $42,525 $1,635.58 $20.38 +$6,462
Step 6 $43,777 $1,683.73 $20.98 +$6,653
Step 7 $45,028 $1,731.85 $21.58 +$6,843
Step 8 $46,279 $1,779.96 $22.17 +$7,033
Step 9 $47,530 $1,828.08 $22.77 +$7,223
Step 10 $48,781 $1,876.19 $23.37 +$7,413

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $37,521
  • Locality add-on +$5,702
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $48,781

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-6 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,443 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,876. 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-6 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-6 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $37,521 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,781. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,702 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,443 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.