2019 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $76,687 on the base table to $91,242 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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.
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GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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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.