2019 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $44,471 on the base table to $52,912 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,912 | $2,035.08 | $25.35 | +$8,441 |
| Step 2 | $54,675 | $2,102.88 | $26.20 | +$8,722 |
| Step 3 | $56,438 | $2,170.69 | $27.04 | +$9,003 |
| Step 4 | $58,201 | $2,238.50 | $27.89 | +$9,284 |
| Step 5 | $59,965 | $2,306.35 | $28.73 | +$9,566 |
| Step 6 | $61,728 | $2,374.15 | $29.58 | +$9,847 |
| Step 7 | $63,491 | $2,441.96 | $30.42 | +$10,128 |
| Step 8 | $65,255 | $2,509.81 | $31.27 | +$10,410 |
| Step 9 | $67,018 | $2,577.62 | $32.11 | +$10,691 |
| Step 10 | $68,781 | $2,645.42 | $32.96 | +$10,972 |
2019 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,912 | $2,035.08 | $25.35 | +$8,441 |
| Step 2 | $54,675 | $2,102.88 | $26.20 | +$8,722 |
| Step 3 | $56,438 | $2,170.69 | $27.04 | +$9,003 |
| Step 4 | $58,201 | $2,238.50 | $27.89 | +$9,284 |
| Step 5 | $59,965 | $2,306.35 | $28.73 | +$9,566 |
| Step 6 | $61,728 | $2,374.15 | $29.58 | +$9,847 |
| Step 7 | $63,491 | $2,441.96 | $30.42 | +$10,128 |
| Step 8 | $65,255 | $2,509.81 | $31.27 | +$10,410 |
| Step 9 | $67,018 | $2,577.62 | $32.11 | +$10,691 |
| Step 10 | $68,781 | $2,645.42 | $32.96 | +$10,972 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,035 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,645. 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-9 Hawaii page.
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GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $52,912 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,781. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,441 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,035 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.