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$62,841 GS-11 Step 1 in Hawaii (2018)
$81,697 GS-11 Step 10 in Hawaii (2018)
+$9,779 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 18.43% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,841 $2,416.96 $30.11 +$9,779
Step 2 $64,936 $2,497.54 $31.11 +$10,105
Step 3 $67,031 $2,578.12 $32.12 +$10,431
Step 4 $69,126 $2,658.69 $33.12 +$10,757
Step 5 $71,221 $2,739.27 $34.13 +$11,083
Step 6 $73,316 $2,819.85 $35.13 +$11,409
Step 7 $75,411 $2,900.42 $36.13 +$11,735
Step 8 $77,507 $2,981.04 $37.14 +$12,062
Step 9 $79,602 $3,061.62 $38.14 +$12,388
Step 10 $81,697 $3,142.19 $39.15 +$12,714

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 1 $62,841
  • Locality add-on +$9,779
  • Adjustment percent 18.43%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 10 $81,697

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-11 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,417 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,142. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-11 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $62,841 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,697. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2018, it is 18.43%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,779 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,417 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.