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$71,877 GS-11 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$93,437 GS-11 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$12,558 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,877 $2,764.50 $34.44 +$12,558
Step 2 $74,272 $2,856.62 $35.59 +$12,976
Step 3 $76,668 $2,948.77 $36.74 +$13,395
Step 4 $79,063 $3,040.88 $37.88 +$13,813
Step 5 $81,459 $3,133.04 $39.03 +$14,232
Step 6 $83,854 $3,225.15 $40.18 +$14,650
Step 7 $86,250 $3,317.31 $41.33 +$15,069
Step 8 $88,646 $3,409.46 $42.48 +$15,488
Step 9 $91,041 $3,501.58 $43.62 +$15,906
Step 10 $93,437 $3,593.73 $44.77 +$16,325

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 1 $71,877
  • Locality add-on +$12,558
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 10 $93,437

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-11 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,765 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,594. 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-11 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-11 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $71,877 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,437. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,558 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,765 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.