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$102,444 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$133,176 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$17,898 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,444 $3,940.15 $49.09 +$17,898
Step 2 $105,859 $4,071.50 $50.72 +$18,495
Step 3 $109,274 $4,202.85 $52.36 +$19,092
Step 4 $112,688 $4,334.15 $54.00 +$19,688
Step 5 $116,103 $4,465.50 $55.63 +$20,285
Step 6 $119,517 $4,596.81 $57.27 +$20,881
Step 7 $122,932 $4,728.15 $58.90 +$21,478
Step 8 $126,346 $4,859.46 $60.54 +$22,074
Step 9 $129,761 $4,990.81 $62.18 +$22,671
Step 10 $133,176 $5,122.15 $63.81 +$23,268

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $102,444
  • Locality add-on +$17,898
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $133,176

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-13 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,940 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,122. 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-13 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-13 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $102,444 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $133,176. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,898 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $3,940 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.