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$76,730 GS-12 Step 1 in Hawaii (2019)
$99,753 GS-12 Step 10 in Hawaii (2019)
+$12,240 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,730 $2,951.15 $36.77 +$12,240
Step 2 $79,288 $3,049.54 $37.99 +$12,648
Step 3 $81,846 $3,147.92 $39.22 +$13,056
Step 4 $84,404 $3,246.31 $40.44 +$13,464
Step 5 $86,962 $3,344.69 $41.67 +$13,872
Step 6 $89,521 $3,443.12 $42.89 +$14,281
Step 7 $92,079 $3,541.50 $44.12 +$14,689
Step 8 $94,637 $3,639.88 $45.35 +$15,097
Step 9 $97,195 $3,738.27 $46.57 +$15,505
Step 10 $99,753 $3,836.65 $47.80 +$15,913

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $64,490
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 1 $76,730
  • Locality add-on +$12,240
  • Adjustment percent 18.98%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $83,840
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 10 $99,753

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-12 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,951 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,837. 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-12 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-12 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
    In 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $76,730 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,753. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,240 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,951 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.