2019 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $40,263 on the base table to $47,905 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,905 | $1,842.50 | $22.95 | +$7,642 |
| Step 2 | $49,502 | $1,903.92 | $23.72 | +$7,897 |
| Step 3 | $51,098 | $1,965.31 | $24.48 | +$8,151 |
| Step 4 | $52,695 | $2,026.73 | $25.25 | +$8,406 |
| Step 5 | $54,292 | $2,088.15 | $26.01 | +$8,661 |
| Step 6 | $55,888 | $2,149.54 | $26.78 | +$8,915 |
| Step 7 | $57,485 | $2,210.96 | $27.54 | +$9,170 |
| Step 8 | $59,082 | $2,272.38 | $28.31 | +$9,425 |
| Step 9 | $60,679 | $2,333.81 | $29.07 | +$9,680 |
| Step 10 | $62,275 | $2,395.19 | $29.84 | +$9,934 |
2019 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,905 | $1,842.50 | $22.95 | +$7,642 |
| Step 2 | $49,502 | $1,903.92 | $23.72 | +$7,897 |
| Step 3 | $51,098 | $1,965.31 | $24.48 | +$8,151 |
| Step 4 | $52,695 | $2,026.73 | $25.25 | +$8,406 |
| Step 5 | $54,292 | $2,088.15 | $26.01 | +$8,661 |
| Step 6 | $55,888 | $2,149.54 | $26.78 | +$8,915 |
| Step 7 | $57,485 | $2,210.96 | $27.54 | +$9,170 |
| Step 8 | $59,082 | $2,272.38 | $28.31 | +$9,425 |
| Step 9 | $60,679 | $2,333.81 | $29.07 | +$9,680 |
| Step 10 | $62,275 | $2,395.19 | $29.84 | +$9,934 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,843 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,395. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $47,905 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,275. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,642 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,843 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.