2020 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $50,246 on the base table to $60,074 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,074 | $2,310.54 | $28.78 | +$9,828 |
| Step 2 | $62,077 | $2,387.58 | $29.74 | +$10,156 |
| Step 3 | $64,079 | $2,464.58 | $30.70 | +$10,483 |
| Step 4 | $66,082 | $2,541.62 | $31.66 | +$10,811 |
| Step 5 | $68,085 | $2,618.65 | $32.62 | +$11,139 |
| Step 6 | $70,087 | $2,695.65 | $33.58 | +$11,466 |
| Step 7 | $72,090 | $2,772.69 | $34.54 | +$11,794 |
| Step 8 | $74,093 | $2,849.73 | $35.50 | +$12,122 |
| Step 9 | $76,095 | $2,926.73 | $36.46 | +$12,449 |
| Step 10 | $78,098 | $3,003.77 | $37.42 | +$12,777 |
2020 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii
Each step below already includes the 19.56% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,074 | $2,310.54 | $28.78 | +$9,828 |
| Step 2 | $62,077 | $2,387.58 | $29.74 | +$10,156 |
| Step 3 | $64,079 | $2,464.58 | $30.70 | +$10,483 |
| Step 4 | $66,082 | $2,541.62 | $31.66 | +$10,811 |
| Step 5 | $68,085 | $2,618.65 | $32.62 | +$11,139 |
| Step 6 | $70,087 | $2,695.65 | $33.58 | +$11,466 |
| Step 7 | $72,090 | $2,772.69 | $34.54 | +$11,794 |
| Step 8 | $74,093 | $2,849.73 | $35.50 | +$12,122 |
| Step 9 | $76,095 | $2,926.73 | $36.46 | +$12,449 |
| Step 10 | $78,098 | $3,003.77 | $37.42 | +$12,777 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,311 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,004. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-10 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $60,074 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,098. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2020, it is 19.56%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,828 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,311 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.