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$60,074 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2020)
$78,098 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2020)
+$9,828 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $60,074
  • Locality add-on +$9,828
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $78,098

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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

  • 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.