2023 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.17% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $99,908 on the base table to $121,059 in Hawaii.
2023 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,059 | $4,656.12 | $58.01 | +$21,151 |
| Step 2 | $125,093 | $4,811.27 | $59.94 | +$21,855 |
| Step 3 | $129,128 | $4,966.46 | $61.87 | +$22,560 |
| Step 4 | $133,163 | $5,121.65 | $63.81 | +$23,265 |
| Step 5 | $137,198 | $5,276.85 | $65.74 | +$23,970 |
| Step 6 | $141,233 | $5,432.04 | $67.67 | +$24,675 |
| Step 7 | $145,268 | $5,587.23 | $69.61 | +$25,380 |
| Step 8 | $149,303 | $5,742.42 | $71.54 | +$26,085 |
| Step 9 | $153,338 | $5,897.62 | $73.47 | +$26,790 |
| Step 10 | $157,373 | $6,052.81 | $75.41 | +$27,495 |
2023 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,059 | $4,656.12 | $58.01 | +$21,151 |
| Step 2 | $125,093 | $4,811.27 | $59.94 | +$21,855 |
| Step 3 | $129,128 | $4,966.46 | $61.87 | +$22,560 |
| Step 4 | $133,163 | $5,121.65 | $63.81 | +$23,265 |
| Step 5 | $137,198 | $5,276.85 | $65.74 | +$23,970 |
| Step 6 | $141,233 | $5,432.04 | $67.67 | +$24,675 |
| Step 7 | $145,268 | $5,587.23 | $69.61 | +$25,380 |
| Step 8 | $149,303 | $5,742.42 | $71.54 | +$26,085 |
| Step 9 | $153,338 | $5,897.62 | $73.47 | +$26,790 |
| Step 10 | $157,373 | $6,052.81 | $75.41 | +$27,495 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,656 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,053. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $121,059 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,373. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,151 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,656 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.