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$60,674 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2021)
$78,881 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2021)
+$9,926 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,674 $2,333.62 $29.07 +$9,926
Step 2 $62,697 $2,411.42 $30.04 +$10,257
Step 3 $64,720 $2,489.23 $31.01 +$10,588
Step 4 $66,743 $2,567.04 $31.98 +$10,919
Step 5 $68,766 $2,644.85 $32.95 +$11,250
Step 6 $70,789 $2,722.65 $33.92 +$11,581
Step 7 $72,812 $2,800.46 $34.89 +$11,912
Step 8 $74,835 $2,878.27 $35.86 +$12,243
Step 9 $76,858 $2,956.08 $36.83 +$12,574
Step 10 $78,881 $3,033.88 $37.80 +$12,905
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $60,674
  • Locality add-on +$9,926
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $78,881

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,334 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,034. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $60,674 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,881. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2021, it is 19.56%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,926 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,334 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.