2019 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $64,490 on the base table to $76,730 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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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.