2021 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,723 on the base table to $49,884 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,884 | $1,918.62 | $23.90 | +$8,161 |
| Step 2 | $51,547 | $1,982.58 | $24.70 | +$8,433 |
| Step 3 | $53,210 | $2,046.54 | $25.50 | +$8,705 |
| Step 4 | $54,873 | $2,110.50 | $26.29 | +$8,977 |
| Step 5 | $56,536 | $2,174.46 | $27.09 | +$9,249 |
| Step 6 | $58,199 | $2,238.42 | $27.89 | +$9,521 |
| Step 7 | $59,862 | $2,302.38 | $28.68 | +$9,793 |
| Step 8 | $61,526 | $2,366.38 | $29.48 | +$10,066 |
| Step 9 | $63,189 | $2,430.35 | $30.28 | +$10,338 |
| Step 10 | $64,852 | $2,494.31 | $31.07 | +$10,610 |
2021 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,884 | $1,918.62 | $23.90 | +$8,161 |
| Step 2 | $51,547 | $1,982.58 | $24.70 | +$8,433 |
| Step 3 | $53,210 | $2,046.54 | $25.50 | +$8,705 |
| Step 4 | $54,873 | $2,110.50 | $26.29 | +$8,977 |
| Step 5 | $56,536 | $2,174.46 | $27.09 | +$9,249 |
| Step 6 | $58,199 | $2,238.42 | $27.89 | +$9,521 |
| Step 7 | $59,862 | $2,302.38 | $28.68 | +$9,793 |
| Step 8 | $61,526 | $2,366.38 | $29.48 | +$10,066 |
| Step 9 | $63,189 | $2,430.35 | $30.28 | +$10,338 |
| Step 10 | $64,852 | $2,494.31 | $31.07 | +$10,610 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,919 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,494. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2021, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $49,884 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,852. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,161 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,919 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.