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$46,176 GS-8 Step 1 in Hawaii (2017)
$60,026 GS-8 Step 10 in Hawaii (2017)
+$7,017 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,176 $1,776.00 $22.13 +$7,017
Step 2 $47,715 $1,835.19 $22.86 +$7,251
Step 3 $49,254 $1,894.38 $23.60 +$7,485
Step 4 $50,793 $1,953.58 $24.34 +$7,719
Step 5 $52,332 $2,012.77 $25.08 +$7,953
Step 6 $53,871 $2,071.96 $25.81 +$8,187
Step 7 $55,409 $2,131.12 $26.55 +$8,420
Step 8 $56,948 $2,190.31 $27.29 +$8,654
Step 9 $58,487 $2,249.50 $28.02 +$8,888
Step 10 $60,026 $2,308.69 $28.76 +$9,122

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,159
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 1 $46,176
  • Locality add-on +$7,017
  • Adjustment percent 17.92%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,904
  • Hawaii GS-8 Step 10 $60,026

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-8 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,776 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,309. 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-8 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-8 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
    In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $46,176 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,026. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,017 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,776 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.