2023 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.17% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $36,070 on the base table to $43,706 in Hawaii.
2023 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,706 | $1,681.00 | $20.94 | +$7,636 |
| Step 2 | $45,162 | $1,737.00 | $21.64 | +$7,890 |
| Step 3 | $46,619 | $1,793.04 | $22.34 | +$8,145 |
| Step 4 | $48,075 | $1,849.04 | $23.04 | +$8,399 |
| Step 5 | $49,532 | $1,905.08 | $23.73 | +$8,654 |
| Step 6 | $50,988 | $1,961.08 | $24.43 | +$8,908 |
| Step 7 | $52,445 | $2,017.12 | $25.13 | +$9,163 |
| Step 8 | $53,901 | $2,073.12 | $25.83 | +$9,417 |
| Step 9 | $55,358 | $2,129.15 | $26.53 | +$9,672 |
| Step 10 | $56,814 | $2,185.15 | $27.22 | +$9,926 |
2023 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,706 | $1,681.00 | $20.94 | +$7,636 |
| Step 2 | $45,162 | $1,737.00 | $21.64 | +$7,890 |
| Step 3 | $46,619 | $1,793.04 | $22.34 | +$8,145 |
| Step 4 | $48,075 | $1,849.04 | $23.04 | +$8,399 |
| Step 5 | $49,532 | $1,905.08 | $23.73 | +$8,654 |
| Step 6 | $50,988 | $1,961.08 | $24.43 | +$8,908 |
| Step 7 | $52,445 | $2,017.12 | $25.13 | +$9,163 |
| Step 8 | $53,901 | $2,073.12 | $25.83 | +$9,417 |
| Step 9 | $55,358 | $2,129.15 | $26.53 | +$9,672 |
| Step 10 | $56,814 | $2,185.15 | $27.22 | +$9,926 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,681 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,185. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
-
How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $43,706 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,814. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,636 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,681 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.