2022 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 20.40% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $112,890 on the base table to $135,920 in Hawaii.
2022 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $135,920 | $5,227.69 | $65.13 | +$23,030 |
| Step 2 | $140,450 | $5,401.92 | $67.30 | +$23,797 |
| Step 3 | $144,981 | $5,576.19 | $69.47 | +$24,565 |
| Step 4 | $149,512 | $5,750.46 | $71.64 | +$25,333 |
| Step 5 | $154,042 | $5,924.69 | $73.81 | +$26,100 |
| Step 6 | $158,573 | $6,098.96 | $75.98 | +$26,868 |
| Step 7 | $163,103 | $6,273.19 | $78.15 | +$27,635 |
| Step 8 | $167,634 | $6,447.46 | $80.32 | +$28,403 |
| Step 9 | $172,165 | $6,621.73 | $82.49 | +$29,171 |
| Step 10 | $176,300 | $6,780.77 | $84.48 | +$29,543 |
2022 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $135,920 | $5,227.69 | $65.13 | +$23,030 |
| Step 2 | $140,450 | $5,401.92 | $67.30 | +$23,797 |
| Step 3 | $144,981 | $5,576.19 | $69.47 | +$24,565 |
| Step 4 | $149,512 | $5,750.46 | $71.64 | +$25,333 |
| Step 5 | $154,042 | $5,924.69 | $73.81 | +$26,100 |
| Step 6 | $158,573 | $6,098.96 | $75.98 | +$26,868 |
| Step 7 | $163,103 | $6,273.19 | $78.15 | +$27,635 |
| Step 8 | $167,634 | $6,447.46 | $80.32 | +$28,403 |
| Step 9 | $172,165 | $6,621.73 | $82.49 | +$29,171 |
| Step 10 | $176,300 | $6,780.77 | $84.48 | +$29,543 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,228 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,781. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $135,920 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $176,300. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,030 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,228 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.