2018 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $105,123 on the base table to $124,497 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $124,497 | $4,788.35 | $59.65 | +$19,374 |
| Step 2 | $128,647 | $4,947.96 | $61.64 | +$20,020 |
| Step 3 | $132,797 | $5,107.58 | $63.63 | +$20,666 |
| Step 4 | $136,947 | $5,267.19 | $65.62 | +$21,312 |
| Step 5 | $141,096 | $5,426.77 | $67.61 | +$21,957 |
| Step 6 | $145,246 | $5,586.38 | $69.60 | +$22,603 |
| Step 7 | $149,396 | $5,746.00 | $71.58 | +$23,249 |
| Step 8 | $153,546 | $5,905.62 | $73.57 | +$23,895 |
| Step 9 | $157,695 | $6,065.19 | $75.56 | +$24,540 |
| Step 10 | $161,845 | $6,224.81 | $77.55 | +$25,186 |
2018 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $124,497 | $4,788.35 | $59.65 | +$19,374 |
| Step 2 | $128,647 | $4,947.96 | $61.64 | +$20,020 |
| Step 3 | $132,797 | $5,107.58 | $63.63 | +$20,666 |
| Step 4 | $136,947 | $5,267.19 | $65.62 | +$21,312 |
| Step 5 | $141,096 | $5,426.77 | $67.61 | +$21,957 |
| Step 6 | $145,246 | $5,586.38 | $69.60 | +$22,603 |
| Step 7 | $149,396 | $5,746.00 | $71.58 | +$23,249 |
| Step 8 | $153,546 | $5,905.62 | $73.57 | +$23,895 |
| Step 9 | $157,695 | $6,065.19 | $75.56 | +$24,540 |
| Step 10 | $161,845 | $6,224.81 | $77.55 | +$25,186 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,788 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,225. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $124,497 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,845. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,374 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,788 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.