2017 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 17.92% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $43,251 on the base table to $51,002 in Hawaii.
2017 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,002 | $1,961.62 | $24.44 | +$7,751 |
| Step 2 | $52,702 | $2,027.00 | $25.25 | +$8,009 |
| Step 3 | $54,402 | $2,092.38 | $26.07 | +$8,267 |
| Step 4 | $56,103 | $2,157.81 | $26.88 | +$8,526 |
| Step 5 | $57,803 | $2,223.19 | $27.70 | +$8,784 |
| Step 6 | $59,504 | $2,288.62 | $28.51 | +$9,043 |
| Step 7 | $61,204 | $2,354.00 | $29.33 | +$9,301 |
| Step 8 | $62,904 | $2,419.38 | $30.14 | +$9,559 |
| Step 9 | $64,605 | $2,484.81 | $30.96 | +$9,818 |
| Step 10 | $66,305 | $2,550.19 | $31.77 | +$10,076 |
2017 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,002 | $1,961.62 | $24.44 | +$7,751 |
| Step 2 | $52,702 | $2,027.00 | $25.25 | +$8,009 |
| Step 3 | $54,402 | $2,092.38 | $26.07 | +$8,267 |
| Step 4 | $56,103 | $2,157.81 | $26.88 | +$8,526 |
| Step 5 | $57,803 | $2,223.19 | $27.70 | +$8,784 |
| Step 6 | $59,504 | $2,288.62 | $28.51 | +$9,043 |
| Step 7 | $61,204 | $2,354.00 | $29.33 | +$9,301 |
| Step 8 | $62,904 | $2,419.38 | $30.14 | +$9,559 |
| Step 9 | $64,605 | $2,484.81 | $30.96 | +$9,818 |
| Step 10 | $66,305 | $2,550.19 | $31.77 | +$10,076 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2017, the Hawaii pay area adds a 17.92% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,962 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,550. 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-9 Hawaii page.
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GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2017, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $51,002 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,305. This is 17.92% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,751 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,962 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.