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$43,706 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$56,814 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$7,636 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $43,706
  • Locality add-on +$7,636
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $56,814

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-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.