2021 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $79,468 on the base table to $95,012 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $95,012 | $3,654.31 | $45.53 | +$15,544 |
| Step 2 | $98,179 | $3,776.12 | $47.04 | +$16,062 |
| Step 3 | $101,346 | $3,897.92 | $48.56 | +$16,580 |
| Step 4 | $104,513 | $4,019.73 | $50.08 | +$17,098 |
| Step 5 | $107,681 | $4,141.58 | $51.60 | +$17,617 |
| Step 6 | $110,848 | $4,263.38 | $53.11 | +$18,135 |
| Step 7 | $114,015 | $4,385.19 | $54.63 | +$18,653 |
| Step 8 | $117,182 | $4,507.00 | $56.15 | +$19,171 |
| Step 9 | $120,349 | $4,628.81 | $57.67 | +$19,689 |
| Step 10 | $123,516 | $4,750.62 | $59.18 | +$20,207 |
2021 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $95,012 | $3,654.31 | $45.53 | +$15,544 |
| Step 2 | $98,179 | $3,776.12 | $47.04 | +$16,062 |
| Step 3 | $101,346 | $3,897.92 | $48.56 | +$16,580 |
| Step 4 | $104,513 | $4,019.73 | $50.08 | +$17,098 |
| Step 5 | $107,681 | $4,141.58 | $51.60 | +$17,617 |
| Step 6 | $110,848 | $4,263.38 | $53.11 | +$18,135 |
| Step 7 | $114,015 | $4,385.19 | $54.63 | +$18,653 |
| Step 8 | $117,182 | $4,507.00 | $56.15 | +$19,171 |
| Step 9 | $120,349 | $4,628.81 | $57.67 | +$19,689 |
| Step 10 | $123,516 | $4,750.62 | $59.18 | +$20,207 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,654 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,751. 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-13 Hawaii page.
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GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $95,012 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $123,516. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,544 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,654 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.