2018 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,871 on the base table to $30,639 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.