2021 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,184 on the base table to $32,501 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.