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$30,639 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2018)
$39,827 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2018)
+$4,768 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,639 $1,178.42 $14.68 +$4,768
Step 2 $31,660 $1,217.69 $15.17 +$4,927
Step 3 $32,681 $1,256.96 $15.66 +$5,086
Step 4 $33,702 $1,296.23 $16.15 +$5,245
Step 5 $34,722 $1,335.46 $16.64 +$5,403
Step 6 $35,743 $1,374.73 $17.13 +$5,562
Step 7 $36,764 $1,414.00 $17.62 +$5,721
Step 8 $37,785 $1,453.27 $18.10 +$5,880
Step 9 $38,806 $1,492.54 $18.59 +$6,039
Step 10 $39,827 $1,531.81 $19.08 +$6,198

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $30,639
  • Locality add-on +$4,768
  • Adjustment percent 18.43%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $39,827

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,178 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,532. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $30,639 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,827. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,768 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,178 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.