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$58,268 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2019)
$75,744 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2019)
+$9,295 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,268 $2,241.08 $27.92 +$9,295
Step 2 $60,210 $2,315.77 $28.85 +$9,605
Step 3 $62,152 $2,390.46 $29.78 +$9,915
Step 4 $64,093 $2,465.12 $30.71 +$10,224
Step 5 $66,035 $2,539.81 $31.64 +$10,534
Step 6 $67,977 $2,614.50 $32.57 +$10,844
Step 7 $69,919 $2,689.19 $33.50 +$11,154
Step 8 $71,860 $2,763.85 $34.43 +$11,463
Step 9 $73,802 $2,838.54 $35.36 +$11,773
Step 10 $75,744 $2,913.23 $36.29 +$12,083
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $58,268
  • Locality add-on +$9,295
  • Adjustment percent 18.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $75,744

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,241 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,913. 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-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $58,268 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,744. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 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-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,295 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,241 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.