2019 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $106,595 on the base table to $126,827 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $126,827 | $4,877.96 | $60.77 | +$20,232 |
| Step 2 | $131,054 | $5,040.54 | $62.80 | +$20,906 |
| Step 3 | $135,281 | $5,203.12 | $64.82 | +$21,580 |
| Step 4 | $139,509 | $5,365.73 | $66.85 | +$22,255 |
| Step 5 | $143,736 | $5,528.31 | $68.87 | +$22,929 |
| Step 6 | $147,964 | $5,690.92 | $70.90 | +$23,604 |
| Step 7 | $152,191 | $5,853.50 | $72.92 | +$24,278 |
| Step 8 | $156,418 | $6,016.08 | $74.95 | +$24,952 |
| Step 9 | $160,646 | $6,178.69 | $76.97 | +$25,627 |
| Step 10 | $164,873 | $6,341.27 | $79.00 | +$26,301 |
2019 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $126,827 | $4,877.96 | $60.77 | +$20,232 |
| Step 2 | $131,054 | $5,040.54 | $62.80 | +$20,906 |
| Step 3 | $135,281 | $5,203.12 | $64.82 | +$21,580 |
| Step 4 | $139,509 | $5,365.73 | $66.85 | +$22,255 |
| Step 5 | $143,736 | $5,528.31 | $68.87 | +$22,929 |
| Step 6 | $147,964 | $5,690.92 | $70.90 | +$23,604 |
| Step 7 | $152,191 | $5,853.50 | $72.92 | +$24,278 |
| Step 8 | $156,418 | $6,016.08 | $74.95 | +$24,952 |
| Step 9 | $160,646 | $6,178.69 | $76.97 | +$25,627 |
| Step 10 | $164,873 | $6,341.27 | $79.00 | +$26,301 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,878 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,341. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $126,827 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,873. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,232 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,878 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.