2020 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $92,977 on the base table to $111,163 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,163 | $4,275.50 | $53.26 | +$18,186 |
| Step 2 | $114,868 | $4,418.00 | $55.04 | +$18,792 |
| Step 3 | $118,574 | $4,560.54 | $56.82 | +$19,399 |
| Step 4 | $122,279 | $4,703.04 | $58.59 | +$20,005 |
| Step 5 | $125,984 | $4,845.54 | $60.37 | +$20,611 |
| Step 6 | $129,689 | $4,988.04 | $62.14 | +$21,217 |
| Step 7 | $133,394 | $5,130.54 | $63.92 | +$21,823 |
| Step 8 | $137,099 | $5,273.04 | $65.69 | +$22,429 |
| Step 9 | $140,805 | $5,415.58 | $67.47 | +$23,036 |
| Step 10 | $144,510 | $5,558.08 | $69.24 | +$23,642 |
2020 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,163 | $4,275.50 | $53.26 | +$18,186 |
| Step 2 | $114,868 | $4,418.00 | $55.04 | +$18,792 |
| Step 3 | $118,574 | $4,560.54 | $56.82 | +$19,399 |
| Step 4 | $122,279 | $4,703.04 | $58.59 | +$20,005 |
| Step 5 | $125,984 | $4,845.54 | $60.37 | +$20,611 |
| Step 6 | $129,689 | $4,988.04 | $62.14 | +$21,217 |
| Step 7 | $133,394 | $5,130.54 | $63.92 | +$21,823 |
| Step 8 | $137,099 | $5,273.04 | $65.69 | +$22,429 |
| Step 9 | $140,805 | $5,415.58 | $67.47 | +$23,036 |
| Step 10 | $144,510 | $5,558.08 | $69.24 | +$23,642 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,276 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,558. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $111,163 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $144,510. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,186 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,276 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.