2020 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $26,915 on the base table to $32,180 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.