2022 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 20.40% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $34,649 on the base table to $41,717 in Hawaii.
2022 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,717 | $1,604.50 | $19.99 | +$7,068 |
| Step 2 | $43,108 | $1,658.00 | $20.66 | +$7,304 |
| Step 3 | $44,499 | $1,711.50 | $21.32 | +$7,540 |
| Step 4 | $45,889 | $1,764.96 | $21.99 | +$7,775 |
| Step 5 | $47,280 | $1,818.46 | $22.65 | +$8,011 |
| Step 6 | $48,670 | $1,871.92 | $23.32 | +$8,246 |
| Step 7 | $50,061 | $1,925.42 | $23.99 | +$8,482 |
| Step 8 | $51,452 | $1,978.92 | $24.65 | +$8,718 |
| Step 9 | $52,842 | $2,032.38 | $25.32 | +$8,953 |
| Step 10 | $54,233 | $2,085.88 | $25.99 | +$9,189 |
2022 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,717 | $1,604.50 | $19.99 | +$7,068 |
| Step 2 | $43,108 | $1,658.00 | $20.66 | +$7,304 |
| Step 3 | $44,499 | $1,711.50 | $21.32 | +$7,540 |
| Step 4 | $45,889 | $1,764.96 | $21.99 | +$7,775 |
| Step 5 | $47,280 | $1,818.46 | $22.65 | +$8,011 |
| Step 6 | $48,670 | $1,871.92 | $23.32 | +$8,246 |
| Step 7 | $50,061 | $1,925.42 | $23.99 | +$8,482 |
| Step 8 | $51,452 | $1,978.92 | $24.65 | +$8,718 |
| Step 9 | $52,842 | $2,032.38 | $25.32 | +$8,953 |
| Step 10 | $54,233 | $2,085.88 | $25.99 | +$9,189 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,605 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,086. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $41,717 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,233. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,068 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,605 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.