2018 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,707 on the base table to $47,025 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,025 | $1,808.65 | $22.53 | +$7,318 |
| Step 2 | $48,593 | $1,868.96 | $23.28 | +$7,562 |
| Step 3 | $50,161 | $1,929.27 | $24.03 | +$7,806 |
| Step 4 | $51,729 | $1,989.58 | $24.79 | +$8,050 |
| Step 5 | $53,297 | $2,049.88 | $25.54 | +$8,294 |
| Step 6 | $54,865 | $2,110.19 | $26.29 | +$8,538 |
| Step 7 | $56,433 | $2,170.50 | $27.04 | +$8,782 |
| Step 8 | $58,001 | $2,230.81 | $27.79 | +$9,026 |
| Step 9 | $59,569 | $2,291.12 | $28.54 | +$9,270 |
| Step 10 | $61,137 | $2,351.42 | $29.29 | +$9,514 |
2018 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,025 | $1,808.65 | $22.53 | +$7,318 |
| Step 2 | $48,593 | $1,868.96 | $23.28 | +$7,562 |
| Step 3 | $50,161 | $1,929.27 | $24.03 | +$7,806 |
| Step 4 | $51,729 | $1,989.58 | $24.79 | +$8,050 |
| Step 5 | $53,297 | $2,049.88 | $25.54 | +$8,294 |
| Step 6 | $54,865 | $2,110.19 | $26.29 | +$8,538 |
| Step 7 | $56,433 | $2,170.50 | $27.04 | +$8,782 |
| Step 8 | $58,001 | $2,230.81 | $27.79 | +$9,026 |
| Step 9 | $59,569 | $2,291.12 | $28.54 | +$9,270 |
| Step 10 | $61,137 | $2,351.42 | $29.29 | +$9,514 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,809 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,351. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $47,025 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,137. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,318 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,809 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.