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$97,784 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2022)
$127,117 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2022)
+$16,568 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $97,784 $3,760.92 $46.85 +$16,568
Step 2 $101,043 $3,886.27 $48.42 +$17,120
Step 3 $104,303 $4,011.65 $49.98 +$17,673
Step 4 $107,562 $4,137.00 $51.54 +$18,225
Step 5 $110,821 $4,262.35 $53.10 +$18,777
Step 6 $114,080 $4,387.69 $54.66 +$19,329
Step 7 $117,339 $4,513.04 $56.22 +$19,881
Step 8 $120,599 $4,638.42 $57.79 +$20,434
Step 9 $123,858 $4,763.77 $59.35 +$20,986
Step 10 $127,117 $4,889.12 $60.91 +$21,538

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $97,784
  • Locality add-on +$16,568
  • Adjustment percent 20.40%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $127,117

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-13 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,761 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,889. 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-13 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-13 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $97,784 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $127,117. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,568 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,761 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.