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$65,420 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$85,049 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$11,430 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 21.17% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,420 $2,516.15 $31.35 +$11,430
Step 2 $67,601 $2,600.04 $32.39 +$11,811
Step 3 $69,782 $2,683.92 $33.44 +$12,192
Step 4 $71,963 $2,767.81 $34.48 +$12,573
Step 5 $74,144 $2,851.69 $35.53 +$12,954
Step 6 $76,325 $2,935.58 $36.57 +$13,335
Step 7 $78,506 $3,019.46 $37.62 +$13,716
Step 8 $80,687 $3,103.35 $38.66 +$14,097
Step 9 $82,868 $3,187.23 $39.71 +$14,478
Step 10 $85,049 $3,271.12 $40.75 +$14,859
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $65,420
  • Locality add-on +$11,430
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $85,049

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,516 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,271. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $65,420 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,049. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2023, it is 21.17%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,430 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,516 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.