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$112,275 GS-14 Step 1 in Hawaii (2021)
$145,955 GS-14 Step 10 in Hawaii (2021)
+$18,368 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $112,275 $4,318.27 $53.80 +$18,368
Step 2 $116,017 $4,462.19 $55.59 +$18,980
Step 3 $119,760 $4,606.15 $57.38 +$19,593
Step 4 $123,502 $4,750.08 $59.18 +$20,205
Step 5 $127,244 $4,894.00 $60.97 +$20,817
Step 6 $130,986 $5,037.92 $62.76 +$21,429
Step 7 $134,729 $5,181.88 $64.56 +$22,042
Step 8 $138,471 $5,325.81 $66.35 +$22,654
Step 9 $142,213 $5,469.73 $68.14 +$23,266
Step 10 $145,955 $5,613.65 $69.94 +$23,878

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $93,907
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 1 $112,275
  • Locality add-on +$18,368
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $122,077
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 10 $145,955

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-14 in Hawaii: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,318 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,614. 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-14 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-14 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
    In 2021, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $112,275 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $145,955. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,368 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,318 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.