2019 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $90,621 on the base table to $107,821 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,821 | $4,146.96 | $51.66 | +$17,200 |
| Step 2 | $111,415 | $4,285.19 | $53.39 | +$17,773 |
| Step 3 | $115,010 | $4,423.46 | $55.11 | +$18,347 |
| Step 4 | $118,604 | $4,561.69 | $56.83 | +$18,920 |
| Step 5 | $122,198 | $4,699.92 | $58.55 | +$19,493 |
| Step 6 | $125,793 | $4,838.19 | $60.27 | +$20,067 |
| Step 7 | $129,387 | $4,976.42 | $62.00 | +$20,640 |
| Step 8 | $132,982 | $5,114.69 | $63.72 | +$21,214 |
| Step 9 | $136,576 | $5,252.92 | $65.44 | +$21,787 |
| Step 10 | $140,170 | $5,391.15 | $67.16 | +$22,360 |
2019 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,821 | $4,146.96 | $51.66 | +$17,200 |
| Step 2 | $111,415 | $4,285.19 | $53.39 | +$17,773 |
| Step 3 | $115,010 | $4,423.46 | $55.11 | +$18,347 |
| Step 4 | $118,604 | $4,561.69 | $56.83 | +$18,920 |
| Step 5 | $122,198 | $4,699.92 | $58.55 | +$19,493 |
| Step 6 | $125,793 | $4,838.19 | $60.27 | +$20,067 |
| Step 7 | $129,387 | $4,976.42 | $62.00 | +$20,640 |
| Step 8 | $132,982 | $5,114.69 | $63.72 | +$21,214 |
| Step 9 | $136,576 | $5,252.92 | $65.44 | +$21,787 |
| Step 10 | $140,170 | $5,391.15 | $67.16 | +$22,360 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,147 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,391. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $107,821 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $140,170. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,200 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,147 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.