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$22,663 GS-1 Step 1 in Hawaii (2019)
$28,349 GS-1 Step 10 in Hawaii (2019)
+$3,615 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-1 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 18.98% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $22,663 $871.65 $10.86 +$3,615
Step 2 $23,422 $900.85 $11.22 +$3,736
Step 3 $24,177 $929.88 $11.58 +$3,857
Step 4 $24,925 $958.65 $11.94 +$3,976
Step 5 $25,679 $987.65 $12.30 +$4,096
Step 6 $26,120 $1,004.62 $12.52 +$4,167
Step 7 $26,864 $1,033.23 $12.87 +$4,285
Step 8 $27,616 $1,062.15 $13.23 +$4,405
Step 9 $27,646 $1,063.31 $13.25 +$4,410
Step 10 $28,349 $1,090.35 $13.58 +$4,522
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,048
  • Hawaii GS-1 Step 1 $22,663
  • Locality add-on +$3,615
  • Adjustment percent 18.98%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $23,827
  • Hawaii GS-1 Step 10 $28,349

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-1 in Hawaii: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $872 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,090. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Hawaii page.

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GS-1 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Hawaii?
    In 2019, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $22,663 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $28,349. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2019, it is 18.98%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,615 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $872 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.