2024 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $88,520 on the base table to $107,809 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.