2018 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $63,600 on the base table to $75,321 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,321 | $2,896.96 | $36.09 | +$11,721 |
| Step 2 | $77,832 | $2,993.54 | $37.29 | +$12,112 |
| Step 3 | $80,343 | $3,090.12 | $38.50 | +$12,503 |
| Step 4 | $82,854 | $3,186.69 | $39.70 | +$12,894 |
| Step 5 | $85,364 | $3,283.23 | $40.90 | +$13,284 |
| Step 6 | $87,875 | $3,379.81 | $42.11 | +$13,675 |
| Step 7 | $90,386 | $3,476.38 | $43.31 | +$14,066 |
| Step 8 | $92,896 | $3,572.92 | $44.51 | +$14,456 |
| Step 9 | $95,407 | $3,669.50 | $45.71 | +$14,847 |
| Step 10 | $97,918 | $3,766.08 | $46.92 | +$15,238 |
2018 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,321 | $2,896.96 | $36.09 | +$11,721 |
| Step 2 | $77,832 | $2,993.54 | $37.29 | +$12,112 |
| Step 3 | $80,343 | $3,090.12 | $38.50 | +$12,503 |
| Step 4 | $82,854 | $3,186.69 | $39.70 | +$12,894 |
| Step 5 | $85,364 | $3,283.23 | $40.90 | +$13,284 |
| Step 6 | $87,875 | $3,379.81 | $42.11 | +$13,675 |
| Step 7 | $90,386 | $3,476.38 | $43.31 | +$14,066 |
| Step 8 | $92,896 | $3,572.92 | $44.51 | +$14,456 |
| Step 9 | $95,407 | $3,669.50 | $45.71 | +$14,847 |
| Step 10 | $97,918 | $3,766.08 | $46.92 | +$15,238 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,897 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,766. 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-12 Hawaii page.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $75,321 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,918. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,721 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,897 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.