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$32,501 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2021)
$42,250 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2021)
+$5,317 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,501 $1,250.04 $15.57 +$5,317
Step 2 $33,584 $1,291.69 $16.09 +$5,494
Step 3 $34,668 $1,333.38 $16.61 +$5,672
Step 4 $35,751 $1,375.04 $17.13 +$5,849
Step 5 $36,834 $1,416.69 $17.65 +$6,026
Step 6 $37,917 $1,458.35 $18.17 +$6,203
Step 7 $39,000 $1,500.00 $18.69 +$6,380
Step 8 $40,084 $1,541.69 $19.21 +$6,558
Step 9 $41,167 $1,583.35 $19.73 +$6,735
Step 10 $42,250 $1,625.00 $20.24 +$6,912

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $32,501
  • Locality add-on +$5,317
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $42,250

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,250 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,625. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $32,501 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,250. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,317 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,250 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.