2021 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $50,748 on the base table to $60,674 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.