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$79,109 GS-12 Step 1 in Hawaii (2020)
$102,847 GS-12 Step 10 in Hawaii (2020)
+$12,942 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,167
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 1 $79,109
  • Locality add-on +$12,942
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,021
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 10 $102,847

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-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.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-12 in Hawaii questions

  • 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.