2021 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 19.56% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,083 on the base table to $55,097 in Hawaii.
2021 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,097 | $2,119.12 | $26.40 | +$9,014 |
| Step 2 | $56,933 | $2,189.73 | $27.28 | +$9,314 |
| Step 3 | $58,770 | $2,260.38 | $28.16 | +$9,615 |
| Step 4 | $60,606 | $2,331.00 | $29.04 | +$9,915 |
| Step 5 | $62,443 | $2,401.65 | $29.92 | +$10,216 |
| Step 6 | $64,279 | $2,472.27 | $30.80 | +$10,516 |
| Step 7 | $66,115 | $2,542.88 | $31.68 | +$10,816 |
| Step 8 | $67,952 | $2,613.54 | $32.56 | +$11,117 |
| Step 9 | $69,788 | $2,684.15 | $33.44 | +$11,417 |
| Step 10 | $71,625 | $2,754.81 | $34.32 | +$11,718 |
2021 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,097 | $2,119.12 | $26.40 | +$9,014 |
| Step 2 | $56,933 | $2,189.73 | $27.28 | +$9,314 |
| Step 3 | $58,770 | $2,260.38 | $28.16 | +$9,615 |
| Step 4 | $60,606 | $2,331.00 | $29.04 | +$9,915 |
| Step 5 | $62,443 | $2,401.65 | $29.92 | +$10,216 |
| Step 6 | $64,279 | $2,472.27 | $30.80 | +$10,516 |
| Step 7 | $66,115 | $2,542.88 | $31.68 | +$10,816 |
| Step 8 | $67,952 | $2,613.54 | $32.56 | +$11,117 |
| Step 9 | $69,788 | $2,684.15 | $33.44 | +$11,417 |
| Step 10 | $71,625 | $2,754.81 | $34.32 | +$11,718 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2021, the Hawaii pay area adds a 19.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,119 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,755. 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-9 Hawaii page.
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GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $55,097 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,625. This is 19.56% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,014 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,119 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.