An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$40,534 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2021)
$52,694 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2021)
+$6,631 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,534 $1,559.00 $19.42 +$6,631
Step 2 $41,885 $1,610.96 $20.07 +$6,852
Step 3 $43,236 $1,662.92 $20.72 +$7,073
Step 4 $44,588 $1,714.92 $21.36 +$7,295
Step 5 $45,939 $1,766.88 $22.01 +$7,516
Step 6 $47,290 $1,818.85 $22.66 +$7,737
Step 7 $48,641 $1,870.81 $23.31 +$7,958
Step 8 $49,992 $1,922.77 $23.95 +$8,179
Step 9 $51,343 $1,974.73 $24.60 +$8,400
Step 10 $52,694 $2,026.69 $25.25 +$8,621

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $40,534
  • Locality add-on +$6,631
  • Adjustment percent 19.56%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $52,694

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-6 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,559 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,027. 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-6 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-6 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $40,534 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,694. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,631 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,559 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.