2021 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $33,903 on the base table to $40,534 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.