2021 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $93,907 on the base table to $112,275 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.