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$107,809 GS-13 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$140,155 GS-13 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$19,289 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $107,809 $4,146.50 $51.66 +$19,289
Step 2 $111,403 $4,284.73 $53.38 +$19,932
Step 3 $114,997 $4,422.96 $55.10 +$20,575
Step 4 $118,591 $4,561.19 $56.82 +$21,218
Step 5 $122,185 $4,699.42 $58.55 +$21,861
Step 6 $125,779 $4,837.65 $60.27 +$22,504
Step 7 $129,373 $4,975.88 $61.99 +$23,147
Step 8 $132,967 $5,114.12 $63.71 +$23,790
Step 9 $136,561 $5,252.35 $65.43 +$24,433
Step 10 $140,155 $5,390.58 $67.16 +$25,076

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 1 $107,809
  • Locality add-on +$19,289
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Hawaii GS-13 Step 10 $140,155

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-13 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,147 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,391. 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-13 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-13 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $107,809 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $140,155. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,289 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,147 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.