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$86,151 GS-12 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$111,996 GS-12 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$15,052 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $86,151 $3,313.50 $41.28 +$15,052
Step 2 $89,022 $3,423.92 $42.66 +$15,553
Step 3 $91,894 $3,534.38 $44.03 +$16,055
Step 4 $94,766 $3,644.85 $45.41 +$16,557
Step 5 $97,638 $3,755.31 $46.78 +$17,059
Step 6 $100,509 $3,865.73 $48.16 +$17,560
Step 7 $103,381 $3,976.19 $49.54 +$18,062
Step 8 $106,253 $4,086.65 $50.91 +$18,564
Step 9 $109,124 $4,197.08 $52.29 +$19,065
Step 10 $111,996 $4,307.54 $53.66 +$19,567

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $71,099
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 1 $86,151
  • Locality add-on +$15,052
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $92,429
  • Hawaii GS-12 Step 10 $111,996

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-12 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,314 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,308. 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-12 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-12 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $86,151 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,996. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,052 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,314 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.