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$59,407 GS-9 Step 1 in Hawaii (2023)
$77,226 GS-9 Step 10 in Hawaii (2023)
+$10,379 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,407 $2,284.88 $28.47 +$10,379
Step 2 $61,387 $2,361.04 $29.41 +$10,725
Step 3 $63,367 $2,437.19 $30.36 +$11,071
Step 4 $65,347 $2,513.35 $31.31 +$11,417
Step 5 $67,327 $2,589.50 $32.26 +$11,763
Step 6 $69,307 $2,665.65 $33.21 +$12,109
Step 7 $71,287 $2,741.81 $34.16 +$12,455
Step 8 $73,267 $2,817.96 $35.11 +$12,801
Step 9 $75,247 $2,894.12 $36.06 +$13,147
Step 10 $77,226 $2,970.23 $37.00 +$13,492

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 1 $59,407
  • Locality add-on +$10,379
  • Adjustment percent 21.17%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 10 $77,226

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-9 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2023, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.17% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,285 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,970. 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-9 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-9 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $59,407 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,226. This is 21.17% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,379 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,285 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.