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$35,044 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$45,556 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$6,123 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,044 $1,347.85 $16.79 +$6,123
Step 2 $36,212 $1,392.77 $17.35 +$6,327
Step 3 $37,380 $1,437.69 $17.91 +$6,531
Step 4 $38,548 $1,482.62 $18.47 +$6,735
Step 5 $39,716 $1,527.54 $19.03 +$6,939
Step 6 $40,884 $1,572.46 $19.59 +$7,143
Step 7 $42,052 $1,617.38 $20.15 +$7,347
Step 8 $43,220 $1,662.31 $20.71 +$7,551
Step 9 $44,388 $1,707.23 $21.27 +$7,755
Step 10 $45,556 $1,752.15 $21.83 +$7,959

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $35,044
  • Locality add-on +$6,123
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $45,556

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-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,348 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,752. 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-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $35,044 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,556. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,123 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,348 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.