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$62,444 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2022)
$81,180 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2022)
+$10,580 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 20.40% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,444 $2,401.69 $29.92 +$10,580
Step 2 $64,526 $2,481.77 $30.92 +$10,933
Step 3 $66,608 $2,561.85 $31.92 +$11,286
Step 4 $68,689 $2,641.88 $32.91 +$11,638
Step 5 $70,771 $2,721.96 $33.91 +$11,991
Step 6 $72,853 $2,802.04 $34.91 +$12,344
Step 7 $74,935 $2,882.12 $35.91 +$12,697
Step 8 $77,016 $2,962.15 $36.90 +$13,049
Step 9 $79,098 $3,042.23 $37.90 +$13,402
Step 10 $81,180 $3,122.31 $38.90 +$13,755
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $62,444
  • Locality add-on +$10,580
  • Adjustment percent 20.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $81,180

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,402 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,122. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $62,444 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,180. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2022, it is 20.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,580 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,402 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.