2020 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,113 on the base table to $36,003 in Hawaii.
2020 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,003 | $1,384.73 | $17.25 | +$5,890 |
| Step 2 | $37,203 | $1,430.88 | $17.83 | +$6,086 |
| Step 3 | $38,404 | $1,477.08 | $18.40 | +$6,283 |
| Step 4 | $39,604 | $1,523.23 | $18.98 | +$6,479 |
| Step 5 | $40,805 | $1,569.42 | $19.55 | +$6,676 |
| Step 6 | $42,005 | $1,615.58 | $20.13 | +$6,872 |
| Step 7 | $43,205 | $1,661.73 | $20.70 | +$7,068 |
| Step 8 | $44,406 | $1,707.92 | $21.28 | +$7,265 |
| Step 9 | $45,606 | $1,754.08 | $21.85 | +$7,461 |
| Step 10 | $46,807 | $1,800.27 | $22.43 | +$7,658 |
2020 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,003 | $1,384.73 | $17.25 | +$5,890 |
| Step 2 | $37,203 | $1,430.88 | $17.83 | +$6,086 |
| Step 3 | $38,404 | $1,477.08 | $18.40 | +$6,283 |
| Step 4 | $39,604 | $1,523.23 | $18.98 | +$6,479 |
| Step 5 | $40,805 | $1,569.42 | $19.55 | +$6,676 |
| Step 6 | $42,005 | $1,615.58 | $20.13 | +$6,872 |
| Step 7 | $43,205 | $1,661.73 | $20.70 | +$7,068 |
| Step 8 | $44,406 | $1,707.92 | $21.28 | +$7,265 |
| Step 9 | $45,606 | $1,754.08 | $21.85 | +$7,461 |
| Step 10 | $46,807 | $1,800.27 | $22.43 | +$7,658 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2020, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,385 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,800. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2020, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $36,003 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,807. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,890 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,385 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.