2022 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 20.40% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $42,641 on the base table to $51,340 in Hawaii.
2022 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,340 | $1,974.62 | $24.60 | +$8,699 |
| Step 2 | $53,051 | $2,040.42 | $25.42 | +$8,989 |
| Step 3 | $54,762 | $2,106.23 | $26.24 | +$9,279 |
| Step 4 | $56,472 | $2,172.00 | $27.06 | +$9,568 |
| Step 5 | $58,183 | $2,237.81 | $27.88 | +$9,858 |
| Step 6 | $59,894 | $2,303.62 | $28.70 | +$10,148 |
| Step 7 | $61,605 | $2,369.42 | $29.52 | +$10,438 |
| Step 8 | $63,316 | $2,435.23 | $30.34 | +$10,728 |
| Step 9 | $65,027 | $2,501.04 | $31.16 | +$11,018 |
| Step 10 | $66,738 | $2,566.85 | $31.98 | +$11,308 |
2022 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,340 | $1,974.62 | $24.60 | +$8,699 |
| Step 2 | $53,051 | $2,040.42 | $25.42 | +$8,989 |
| Step 3 | $54,762 | $2,106.23 | $26.24 | +$9,279 |
| Step 4 | $56,472 | $2,172.00 | $27.06 | +$9,568 |
| Step 5 | $58,183 | $2,237.81 | $27.88 | +$9,858 |
| Step 6 | $59,894 | $2,303.62 | $28.70 | +$10,148 |
| Step 7 | $61,605 | $2,369.42 | $29.52 | +$10,438 |
| Step 8 | $63,316 | $2,435.23 | $30.34 | +$10,728 |
| Step 9 | $65,027 | $2,501.04 | $31.16 | +$11,018 |
| Step 10 | $66,738 | $2,566.85 | $31.98 | +$11,308 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,975 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,567. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $51,340 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,738. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,699 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,975 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.