2023 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.17% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,921 on the base table to $35,044 in Hawaii.
2023 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.