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$56,705 GS-9 Step 1 in Hawaii (2022)
$73,717 GS-9 Step 10 in Hawaii (2022)
+$9,608 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,705 $2,180.96 $27.17 +$9,608
Step 2 $58,595 $2,253.65 $28.08 +$9,928
Step 3 $60,485 $2,326.35 $28.98 +$10,248
Step 4 $62,376 $2,399.08 $29.89 +$10,569
Step 5 $64,266 $2,471.77 $30.79 +$10,889
Step 6 $66,156 $2,544.46 $31.70 +$11,209
Step 7 $68,046 $2,617.15 $32.60 +$11,529
Step 8 $69,937 $2,689.88 $33.51 +$11,850
Step 9 $71,827 $2,762.58 $34.42 +$12,170
Step 10 $73,717 $2,835.27 $35.32 +$12,490

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $47,097
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 1 $56,705
  • Locality add-on +$9,608
  • Adjustment percent 20.40%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $61,227
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 10 $73,717

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-9 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2022, the Hawaii pay area adds a 20.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,181 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,835. 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-9 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-9 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
    In 2022, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $56,705 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,717. This is 20.40% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,608 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,181 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.