2023 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.17% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $117,518 on the base table to $142,397 in Hawaii.
2023 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $142,397 | $5,476.81 | $68.23 | +$24,879 |
| Step 2 | $147,143 | $5,659.35 | $70.50 | +$25,708 |
| Step 3 | $151,889 | $5,841.88 | $72.78 | +$26,537 |
| Step 4 | $156,635 | $6,024.42 | $75.05 | +$27,366 |
| Step 5 | $161,381 | $6,206.96 | $77.33 | +$28,195 |
| Step 6 | $166,128 | $6,389.54 | $79.60 | +$29,025 |
| Step 7 | $170,874 | $6,572.08 | $81.88 | +$29,854 |
| Step 8 | $175,620 | $6,754.62 | $84.15 | +$30,683 |
| Step 9 | $180,366 | $6,937.15 | $86.42 | +$31,512 |
| Step 10 | $183,500 | $7,057.69 | $87.93 | +$30,729 |
2023 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $142,397 | $5,476.81 | $68.23 | +$24,879 |
| Step 2 | $147,143 | $5,659.35 | $70.50 | +$25,708 |
| Step 3 | $151,889 | $5,841.88 | $72.78 | +$26,537 |
| Step 4 | $156,635 | $6,024.42 | $75.05 | +$27,366 |
| Step 5 | $161,381 | $6,206.96 | $77.33 | +$28,195 |
| Step 6 | $166,128 | $6,389.54 | $79.60 | +$29,025 |
| Step 7 | $170,874 | $6,572.08 | $81.88 | +$29,854 |
| Step 8 | $175,620 | $6,754.62 | $84.15 | +$30,683 |
| Step 9 | $180,366 | $6,937.15 | $86.42 | +$31,512 |
| Step 10 | $183,500 | $7,057.69 | $87.93 | +$30,729 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,477 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,058. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2023, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $142,397 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $183,500. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,879 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,477 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.