2022 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 20.40% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,782 on the base table to $33,450 in Hawaii.
2022 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,450 | $1,286.54 | $16.03 | +$5,668 |
| Step 2 | $34,564 | $1,329.38 | $16.56 | +$5,856 |
| Step 3 | $35,679 | $1,372.27 | $17.10 | +$6,045 |
| Step 4 | $36,794 | $1,415.15 | $17.63 | +$6,234 |
| Step 5 | $37,909 | $1,458.04 | $18.16 | +$6,423 |
| Step 6 | $39,024 | $1,500.92 | $18.70 | +$6,612 |
| Step 7 | $40,139 | $1,543.81 | $19.23 | +$6,801 |
| Step 8 | $41,254 | $1,586.69 | $19.77 | +$6,990 |
| Step 9 | $42,369 | $1,629.58 | $20.30 | +$7,179 |
| Step 10 | $43,484 | $1,672.46 | $20.84 | +$7,368 |
2022 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,450 | $1,286.54 | $16.03 | +$5,668 |
| Step 2 | $34,564 | $1,329.38 | $16.56 | +$5,856 |
| Step 3 | $35,679 | $1,372.27 | $17.10 | +$6,045 |
| Step 4 | $36,794 | $1,415.15 | $17.63 | +$6,234 |
| Step 5 | $37,909 | $1,458.04 | $18.16 | +$6,423 |
| Step 6 | $39,024 | $1,500.92 | $18.70 | +$6,612 |
| Step 7 | $40,139 | $1,543.81 | $19.23 | +$6,801 |
| Step 8 | $41,254 | $1,586.69 | $19.77 | +$6,990 |
| Step 9 | $42,369 | $1,629.58 | $20.30 | +$7,179 |
| Step 10 | $43,484 | $1,672.46 | $20.84 | +$7,368 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,287 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,672. 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-4 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-4 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $33,450 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,484. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,668 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,287 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.