2021 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,414 on the base table to $36,363 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,363 | $1,398.58 | $17.42 | +$5,949 |
| Step 2 | $37,575 | $1,445.19 | $18.00 | +$6,147 |
| Step 3 | $38,788 | $1,491.85 | $18.59 | +$6,346 |
| Step 4 | $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $19.17 | +$6,544 |
| Step 5 | $41,212 | $1,585.08 | $19.75 | +$6,742 |
| Step 6 | $42,425 | $1,631.73 | $20.33 | +$6,941 |
| Step 7 | $43,637 | $1,678.35 | $20.91 | +$7,139 |
| Step 8 | $44,849 | $1,724.96 | $21.49 | +$7,337 |
| Step 9 | $46,062 | $1,771.62 | $22.07 | +$7,536 |
| Step 10 | $47,274 | $1,818.23 | $22.65 | +$7,734 |
2021 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,363 | $1,398.58 | $17.42 | +$5,949 |
| Step 2 | $37,575 | $1,445.19 | $18.00 | +$6,147 |
| Step 3 | $38,788 | $1,491.85 | $18.59 | +$6,346 |
| Step 4 | $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $19.17 | +$6,544 |
| Step 5 | $41,212 | $1,585.08 | $19.75 | +$6,742 |
| Step 6 | $42,425 | $1,631.73 | $20.33 | +$6,941 |
| Step 7 | $43,637 | $1,678.35 | $20.91 | +$7,139 |
| Step 8 | $44,849 | $1,724.96 | $21.49 | +$7,337 |
| Step 9 | $46,062 | $1,771.62 | $22.07 | +$7,536 |
| Step 10 | $47,274 | $1,818.23 | $22.65 | +$7,734 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,399 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,818. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2021, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $36,363 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,274. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,949 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,399 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.