2018 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $75,628 on the base table to $89,566 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,566 | $3,444.85 | $42.92 | +$13,938 |
| Step 2 | $92,552 | $3,559.69 | $44.35 | +$14,403 |
| Step 3 | $95,537 | $3,674.50 | $45.78 | +$14,867 |
| Step 4 | $98,523 | $3,789.35 | $47.21 | +$15,332 |
| Step 5 | $101,509 | $3,904.19 | $48.64 | +$15,797 |
| Step 6 | $104,494 | $4,019.00 | $50.07 | +$16,261 |
| Step 7 | $107,480 | $4,133.85 | $51.50 | +$16,726 |
| Step 8 | $110,466 | $4,248.69 | $52.93 | +$17,191 |
| Step 9 | $113,451 | $4,363.50 | $54.36 | +$17,655 |
| Step 10 | $116,437 | $4,478.35 | $55.79 | +$18,120 |
2018 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,566 | $3,444.85 | $42.92 | +$13,938 |
| Step 2 | $92,552 | $3,559.69 | $44.35 | +$14,403 |
| Step 3 | $95,537 | $3,674.50 | $45.78 | +$14,867 |
| Step 4 | $98,523 | $3,789.35 | $47.21 | +$15,332 |
| Step 5 | $101,509 | $3,904.19 | $48.64 | +$15,797 |
| Step 6 | $104,494 | $4,019.00 | $50.07 | +$16,261 |
| Step 7 | $107,480 | $4,133.85 | $51.50 | +$16,726 |
| Step 8 | $110,466 | $4,248.69 | $52.93 | +$17,191 |
| Step 9 | $113,451 | $4,363.50 | $54.36 | +$17,655 |
| Step 10 | $116,437 | $4,478.35 | $55.79 | +$18,120 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,445 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,478. 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-13 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $89,566 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,437. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,938 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,445 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.