2020 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $78,681 on the base table to $94,071 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $94,071 | $3,618.12 | $45.07 | +$15,390 |
| Step 2 | $97,207 | $3,738.73 | $46.58 | +$15,903 |
| Step 3 | $100,343 | $3,859.35 | $48.08 | +$16,416 |
| Step 4 | $103,479 | $3,979.96 | $49.58 | +$16,929 |
| Step 5 | $106,615 | $4,100.58 | $51.09 | +$17,442 |
| Step 6 | $109,751 | $4,221.19 | $52.59 | +$17,955 |
| Step 7 | $112,887 | $4,341.81 | $54.09 | +$18,468 |
| Step 8 | $116,023 | $4,462.42 | $55.59 | +$18,981 |
| Step 9 | $119,159 | $4,583.04 | $57.10 | +$19,494 |
| Step 10 | $122,296 | $4,703.69 | $58.60 | +$20,008 |
2020 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $94,071 | $3,618.12 | $45.07 | +$15,390 |
| Step 2 | $97,207 | $3,738.73 | $46.58 | +$15,903 |
| Step 3 | $100,343 | $3,859.35 | $48.08 | +$16,416 |
| Step 4 | $103,479 | $3,979.96 | $49.58 | +$16,929 |
| Step 5 | $106,615 | $4,100.58 | $51.09 | +$17,442 |
| Step 6 | $109,751 | $4,221.19 | $52.59 | +$17,955 |
| Step 7 | $112,887 | $4,341.81 | $54.09 | +$18,468 |
| Step 8 | $116,023 | $4,462.42 | $55.59 | +$18,981 |
| Step 9 | $119,159 | $4,583.04 | $57.10 | +$19,494 |
| Step 10 | $122,296 | $4,703.69 | $58.60 | +$20,008 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,618 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,704. 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-13 Hawaii page.
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GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $94,071 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $122,296. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,390 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,618 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.