2019 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,716 on the base table to $38,925 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,925 | $1,497.12 | $18.65 | +$6,209 |
| Step 2 | $40,224 | $1,547.08 | $19.27 | +$6,417 |
| Step 3 | $41,522 | $1,597.00 | $19.90 | +$6,624 |
| Step 4 | $42,820 | $1,646.92 | $20.52 | +$6,831 |
| Step 5 | $44,118 | $1,696.85 | $21.14 | +$7,038 |
| Step 6 | $45,416 | $1,746.77 | $21.76 | +$7,245 |
| Step 7 | $46,714 | $1,796.69 | $22.38 | +$7,452 |
| Step 8 | $48,012 | $1,846.62 | $23.01 | +$7,659 |
| Step 9 | $49,310 | $1,896.54 | $23.63 | +$7,866 |
| Step 10 | $50,608 | $1,946.46 | $24.25 | +$8,073 |
2019 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,925 | $1,497.12 | $18.65 | +$6,209 |
| Step 2 | $40,224 | $1,547.08 | $19.27 | +$6,417 |
| Step 3 | $41,522 | $1,597.00 | $19.90 | +$6,624 |
| Step 4 | $42,820 | $1,646.92 | $20.52 | +$6,831 |
| Step 5 | $44,118 | $1,696.85 | $21.14 | +$7,038 |
| Step 6 | $45,416 | $1,746.77 | $21.76 | +$7,245 |
| Step 7 | $46,714 | $1,796.69 | $22.38 | +$7,452 |
| Step 8 | $48,012 | $1,846.62 | $23.01 | +$7,659 |
| Step 9 | $49,310 | $1,896.54 | $23.63 | +$7,866 |
| Step 10 | $50,608 | $1,946.46 | $24.25 | +$8,073 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,497 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,946. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $38,925 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,608. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,209 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,497 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.