2017 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,819 on the base table to $37,521 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.