2019 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $29,350 on the base table to $34,921 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,921 | $1,343.12 | $16.73 | +$5,571 |
| Step 2 | $36,084 | $1,387.85 | $17.29 | +$5,756 |
| Step 3 | $37,248 | $1,432.62 | $17.85 | +$5,942 |
| Step 4 | $38,412 | $1,477.38 | $18.41 | +$6,128 |
| Step 5 | $39,575 | $1,522.12 | $18.96 | +$6,313 |
| Step 6 | $40,739 | $1,566.88 | $19.52 | +$6,499 |
| Step 7 | $41,902 | $1,611.62 | $20.08 | +$6,684 |
| Step 8 | $43,066 | $1,656.38 | $20.64 | +$6,870 |
| Step 9 | $44,230 | $1,701.15 | $21.19 | +$7,056 |
| Step 10 | $45,393 | $1,745.88 | $21.75 | +$7,241 |
2019 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,921 | $1,343.12 | $16.73 | +$5,571 |
| Step 2 | $36,084 | $1,387.85 | $17.29 | +$5,756 |
| Step 3 | $37,248 | $1,432.62 | $17.85 | +$5,942 |
| Step 4 | $38,412 | $1,477.38 | $18.41 | +$6,128 |
| Step 5 | $39,575 | $1,522.12 | $18.96 | +$6,313 |
| Step 6 | $40,739 | $1,566.88 | $19.52 | +$6,499 |
| Step 7 | $41,902 | $1,611.62 | $20.08 | +$6,684 |
| Step 8 | $43,066 | $1,656.38 | $20.64 | +$6,870 |
| Step 9 | $44,230 | $1,701.15 | $21.19 | +$7,056 |
| Step 10 | $45,393 | $1,745.88 | $21.75 | +$7,241 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,343 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,746. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $34,921 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,393. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,571 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,343 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.