2018 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,264 on the base table to $38,210 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,210 | $1,469.62 | $18.31 | +$5,946 |
| Step 2 | $39,483 | $1,518.58 | $18.92 | +$6,144 |
| Step 3 | $40,757 | $1,567.58 | $19.53 | +$6,343 |
| Step 4 | $42,030 | $1,616.54 | $20.14 | +$6,541 |
| Step 5 | $43,303 | $1,665.50 | $20.75 | +$6,739 |
| Step 6 | $44,576 | $1,714.46 | $21.36 | +$6,937 |
| Step 7 | $45,849 | $1,763.42 | $21.97 | +$7,135 |
| Step 8 | $47,122 | $1,812.38 | $22.58 | +$7,333 |
| Step 9 | $48,395 | $1,861.35 | $23.19 | +$7,531 |
| Step 10 | $49,668 | $1,910.31 | $23.80 | +$7,729 |
2018 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,210 | $1,469.62 | $18.31 | +$5,946 |
| Step 2 | $39,483 | $1,518.58 | $18.92 | +$6,144 |
| Step 3 | $40,757 | $1,567.58 | $19.53 | +$6,343 |
| Step 4 | $42,030 | $1,616.54 | $20.14 | +$6,541 |
| Step 5 | $43,303 | $1,665.50 | $20.75 | +$6,739 |
| Step 6 | $44,576 | $1,714.46 | $21.36 | +$6,937 |
| Step 7 | $45,849 | $1,763.42 | $21.97 | +$7,135 |
| Step 8 | $47,122 | $1,812.38 | $22.58 | +$7,333 |
| Step 9 | $48,395 | $1,861.35 | $23.19 | +$7,531 |
| Step 10 | $49,668 | $1,910.31 | $23.80 | +$7,729 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,470 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,910. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $38,210 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,668. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,946 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,470 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.