2017 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,159 on the base table to $46,176 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.