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$91,242 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2019)
$118,612 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2019)
+$14,555 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $91,242 $3,509.31 $43.72 +$14,555
Step 2 $94,283 $3,626.27 $45.18 +$15,040
Step 3 $97,324 $3,743.23 $46.63 +$15,525
Step 4 $100,366 $3,860.23 $48.09 +$16,011
Step 5 $103,407 $3,977.19 $49.55 +$16,496
Step 6 $106,448 $4,094.15 $51.01 +$16,981
Step 7 $109,489 $4,211.12 $52.46 +$17,466
Step 8 $112,530 $4,328.08 $53.92 +$17,951
Step 9 $115,571 $4,445.04 $55.38 +$18,436
Step 10 $118,612 $4,562.00 $56.83 +$18,921

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $91,242
  • Locality add-on +$14,555
  • Adjustment percent 18.98%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $118,612

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-13 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,509 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,562. 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-13 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-13 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $91,242 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,612. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,555 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,509 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.