2021 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $110,460 on the base table to $132,066 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $132,066 | $5,079.46 | $63.28 | +$21,606 |
| Step 2 | $136,468 | $5,248.77 | $65.39 | +$22,326 |
| Step 3 | $140,870 | $5,418.08 | $67.50 | +$23,046 |
| Step 4 | $145,273 | $5,587.42 | $69.61 | +$23,767 |
| Step 5 | $149,675 | $5,756.73 | $71.72 | +$24,487 |
| Step 6 | $154,077 | $5,926.04 | $73.83 | +$25,207 |
| Step 7 | $158,479 | $6,095.35 | $75.94 | +$25,927 |
| Step 8 | $162,881 | $6,264.65 | $78.05 | +$26,647 |
| Step 9 | $167,284 | $6,434.00 | $80.16 | +$27,368 |
| Step 10 | $171,686 | $6,603.31 | $82.26 | +$28,088 |
2021 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $132,066 | $5,079.46 | $63.28 | +$21,606 |
| Step 2 | $136,468 | $5,248.77 | $65.39 | +$22,326 |
| Step 3 | $140,870 | $5,418.08 | $67.50 | +$23,046 |
| Step 4 | $145,273 | $5,587.42 | $69.61 | +$23,767 |
| Step 5 | $149,675 | $5,756.73 | $71.72 | +$24,487 |
| Step 6 | $154,077 | $5,926.04 | $73.83 | +$25,207 |
| Step 7 | $158,479 | $6,095.35 | $75.94 | +$25,927 |
| Step 8 | $162,881 | $6,264.65 | $78.05 | +$26,647 |
| Step 9 | $167,284 | $6,434.00 | $80.16 | +$27,368 |
| Step 10 | $171,686 | $6,603.31 | $82.26 | +$28,088 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,079 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,603. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2021, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $132,066 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $171,686. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,606 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,079 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.