2018 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.43% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $43,857 on the base table to $51,940 in Hawaii.
2018 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,940 | $1,997.69 | $24.89 | +$8,083 |
| Step 2 | $53,671 | $2,064.27 | $25.72 | +$8,352 |
| Step 3 | $55,403 | $2,130.88 | $26.55 | +$8,622 |
| Step 4 | $57,134 | $2,197.46 | $27.38 | +$8,891 |
| Step 5 | $58,866 | $2,264.08 | $28.21 | +$9,161 |
| Step 6 | $60,597 | $2,330.65 | $29.04 | +$9,430 |
| Step 7 | $62,329 | $2,397.27 | $29.87 | +$9,700 |
| Step 8 | $64,060 | $2,463.85 | $30.69 | +$9,969 |
| Step 9 | $65,791 | $2,530.42 | $31.52 | +$10,238 |
| Step 10 | $67,523 | $2,597.04 | $32.35 | +$10,508 |
2018 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,940 | $1,997.69 | $24.89 | +$8,083 |
| Step 2 | $53,671 | $2,064.27 | $25.72 | +$8,352 |
| Step 3 | $55,403 | $2,130.88 | $26.55 | +$8,622 |
| Step 4 | $57,134 | $2,197.46 | $27.38 | +$8,891 |
| Step 5 | $58,866 | $2,264.08 | $28.21 | +$9,161 |
| Step 6 | $60,597 | $2,330.65 | $29.04 | +$9,430 |
| Step 7 | $62,329 | $2,397.27 | $29.87 | +$9,700 |
| Step 8 | $64,060 | $2,463.85 | $30.69 | +$9,969 |
| Step 9 | $65,791 | $2,530.42 | $31.52 | +$10,238 |
| Step 10 | $67,523 | $2,597.04 | $32.35 | +$10,508 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2018, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.43% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,998 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,597. 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-9 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2018, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $51,940 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,523. This is 18.43% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,083 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,998 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.