2020 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $109,366 on the base table to $130,758 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,758 | $5,029.15 | $62.65 | +$21,392 |
| Step 2 | $135,117 | $5,196.81 | $64.74 | +$22,105 |
| Step 3 | $139,476 | $5,364.46 | $66.83 | +$22,818 |
| Step 4 | $143,835 | $5,532.12 | $68.92 | +$23,531 |
| Step 5 | $148,195 | $5,699.81 | $71.01 | +$24,245 |
| Step 6 | $152,554 | $5,867.46 | $73.10 | +$24,958 |
| Step 7 | $156,913 | $6,035.12 | $75.19 | +$25,671 |
| Step 8 | $161,272 | $6,202.77 | $77.27 | +$26,384 |
| Step 9 | $165,631 | $6,370.42 | $79.36 | +$27,097 |
| Step 10 | $169,990 | $6,538.08 | $81.45 | +$27,810 |
2020 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,758 | $5,029.15 | $62.65 | +$21,392 |
| Step 2 | $135,117 | $5,196.81 | $64.74 | +$22,105 |
| Step 3 | $139,476 | $5,364.46 | $66.83 | +$22,818 |
| Step 4 | $143,835 | $5,532.12 | $68.92 | +$23,531 |
| Step 5 | $148,195 | $5,699.81 | $71.01 | +$24,245 |
| Step 6 | $152,554 | $5,867.46 | $73.10 | +$24,958 |
| Step 7 | $156,913 | $6,035.12 | $75.19 | +$25,671 |
| Step 8 | $161,272 | $6,202.77 | $77.27 | +$26,384 |
| Step 9 | $165,631 | $6,370.42 | $79.36 | +$27,097 |
| Step 10 | $169,990 | $6,538.08 | $81.45 | +$27,810 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,029 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,538. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $130,758 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $169,990. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,392 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,029 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.