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$75,640 GS-11 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$98,330 GS-11 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$13,533 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 21.79% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $75,640 $2,909.23 $36.24 +$13,533
Step 2 $78,161 $3,006.19 $37.45 +$13,984
Step 3 $80,682 $3,103.15 $38.66 +$14,435
Step 4 $83,203 $3,200.12 $39.87 +$14,886
Step 5 $85,724 $3,297.08 $41.08 +$15,337
Step 6 $88,245 $3,394.04 $42.28 +$15,788
Step 7 $90,766 $3,491.00 $43.49 +$16,239
Step 8 $93,287 $3,587.96 $44.70 +$16,690
Step 9 $95,809 $3,684.96 $45.91 +$17,142
Step 10 $98,330 $3,781.92 $47.12 +$17,593

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 1 $75,640
  • Locality add-on +$13,533
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Hawaii GS-11 Step 10 $98,330

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-11 in Hawaii: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,909 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,782. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-11 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Hawaii?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $75,640 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $98,330. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2024, it is 21.79%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,533 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,909 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.