2018 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $89,370 on the base table to $105,841 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $105,841 | $4,070.81 | $50.71 | +$16,471 |
| Step 2 | $109,369 | $4,206.50 | $52.40 | +$17,020 |
| Step 3 | $112,897 | $4,342.19 | $54.10 | +$17,569 |
| Step 4 | $116,425 | $4,477.88 | $55.79 | +$18,118 |
| Step 5 | $119,953 | $4,613.58 | $57.48 | +$18,667 |
| Step 6 | $123,481 | $4,749.27 | $59.17 | +$19,216 |
| Step 7 | $127,009 | $4,884.96 | $60.86 | +$19,765 |
| Step 8 | $130,537 | $5,020.65 | $62.55 | +$20,314 |
| Step 9 | $134,065 | $5,156.35 | $64.24 | +$20,863 |
| Step 10 | $137,593 | $5,292.04 | $65.93 | +$21,412 |
2018 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $105,841 | $4,070.81 | $50.71 | +$16,471 |
| Step 2 | $109,369 | $4,206.50 | $52.40 | +$17,020 |
| Step 3 | $112,897 | $4,342.19 | $54.10 | +$17,569 |
| Step 4 | $116,425 | $4,477.88 | $55.79 | +$18,118 |
| Step 5 | $119,953 | $4,613.58 | $57.48 | +$18,667 |
| Step 6 | $123,481 | $4,749.27 | $59.17 | +$19,216 |
| Step 7 | $127,009 | $4,884.96 | $60.86 | +$19,765 |
| Step 8 | $130,537 | $5,020.65 | $62.55 | +$20,314 |
| Step 9 | $134,065 | $5,156.35 | $64.24 | +$20,863 |
| Step 10 | $137,593 | $5,292.04 | $65.93 | +$21,412 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,071 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,292. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $105,841 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,593. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,471 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,071 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.