2018 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,945 on the base table to $34,280 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,280 | $1,318.46 | $16.43 | +$5,335 |
| Step 2 | $35,422 | $1,362.38 | $16.97 | +$5,512 |
| Step 3 | $36,565 | $1,406.35 | $17.52 | +$5,690 |
| Step 4 | $37,708 | $1,450.31 | $18.07 | +$5,868 |
| Step 5 | $38,851 | $1,494.27 | $18.62 | +$6,046 |
| Step 6 | $39,994 | $1,538.23 | $19.16 | +$6,224 |
| Step 7 | $41,137 | $1,582.19 | $19.71 | +$6,402 |
| Step 8 | $42,280 | $1,626.15 | $20.26 | +$6,580 |
| Step 9 | $43,422 | $1,670.08 | $20.81 | +$6,757 |
| Step 10 | $44,565 | $1,714.04 | $21.35 | +$6,935 |
2018 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,280 | $1,318.46 | $16.43 | +$5,335 |
| Step 2 | $35,422 | $1,362.38 | $16.97 | +$5,512 |
| Step 3 | $36,565 | $1,406.35 | $17.52 | +$5,690 |
| Step 4 | $37,708 | $1,450.31 | $18.07 | +$5,868 |
| Step 5 | $38,851 | $1,494.27 | $18.62 | +$6,046 |
| Step 6 | $39,994 | $1,538.23 | $19.16 | +$6,224 |
| Step 7 | $41,137 | $1,582.19 | $19.71 | +$6,402 |
| Step 8 | $42,280 | $1,626.15 | $20.26 | +$6,580 |
| Step 9 | $43,422 | $1,670.08 | $20.81 | +$6,757 |
| Step 10 | $44,565 | $1,714.04 | $21.35 | +$6,935 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,318 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,714. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $34,280 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,565. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,335 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,318 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.