2020 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $66,167 on the base table to $79,109 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-12 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $79,109 | $3,042.65 | $37.91 | +$12,942 |
| Step 2 | $81,747 | $3,144.12 | $39.17 | +$13,374 |
| Step 3 | $84,384 | $3,245.54 | $40.43 | +$13,805 |
| Step 4 | $87,022 | $3,347.00 | $41.70 | +$14,237 |
| Step 5 | $89,659 | $3,448.42 | $42.96 | +$14,668 |
| Step 6 | $92,297 | $3,549.88 | $44.22 | +$15,100 |
| Step 7 | $94,934 | $3,651.31 | $45.49 | +$15,531 |
| Step 8 | $97,572 | $3,752.77 | $46.75 | +$15,963 |
| Step 9 | $100,209 | $3,854.19 | $48.02 | +$16,394 |
| Step 10 | $102,847 | $3,955.65 | $49.28 | +$16,826 |
2020 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $79,109 | $3,042.65 | $37.91 | +$12,942 |
| Step 2 | $81,747 | $3,144.12 | $39.17 | +$13,374 |
| Step 3 | $84,384 | $3,245.54 | $40.43 | +$13,805 |
| Step 4 | $87,022 | $3,347.00 | $41.70 | +$14,237 |
| Step 5 | $89,659 | $3,448.42 | $42.96 | +$14,668 |
| Step 6 | $92,297 | $3,549.88 | $44.22 | +$15,100 |
| Step 7 | $94,934 | $3,651.31 | $45.49 | +$15,531 |
| Step 8 | $97,572 | $3,752.77 | $46.75 | +$15,963 |
| Step 9 | $100,209 | $3,854.19 | $48.02 | +$16,394 |
| Step 10 | $102,847 | $3,955.65 | $49.28 | +$16,826 |
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How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,043 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,956. 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-12 Hawaii page.
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GS-12 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $79,109 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,847. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,942 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,043 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.