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$32,180 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2020)
$41,832 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2020)
+$5,265 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,180 $1,237.69 $15.42 +$5,265
Step 2 $33,252 $1,278.92 $15.93 +$5,440
Step 3 $34,324 $1,320.15 $16.45 +$5,615
Step 4 $35,397 $1,361.42 $16.96 +$5,791
Step 5 $36,469 $1,402.65 $17.47 +$5,966
Step 6 $37,542 $1,443.92 $17.99 +$6,142
Step 7 $38,614 $1,485.15 $18.50 +$6,317
Step 8 $39,687 $1,526.42 $19.02 +$6,493
Step 9 $40,759 $1,567.65 $19.53 +$6,668
Step 10 $41,832 $1,608.92 $20.04 +$6,844

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $32,180
  • Locality add-on +$5,265
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $41,832

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,238 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,609. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $32,180 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,832. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,265 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,238 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.