2024 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $104,604 on the base table to $127,397 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,397 | $4,899.88 | $61.04 | +$22,793 |
| Step 2 | $131,644 | $5,063.23 | $63.08 | +$23,553 |
| Step 3 | $135,891 | $5,226.58 | $65.11 | +$24,313 |
| Step 4 | $140,138 | $5,389.92 | $67.15 | +$25,073 |
| Step 5 | $144,384 | $5,553.23 | $69.18 | +$25,832 |
| Step 6 | $148,631 | $5,716.58 | $71.22 | +$26,592 |
| Step 7 | $152,878 | $5,879.92 | $73.25 | +$27,352 |
| Step 8 | $157,125 | $6,043.27 | $75.29 | +$28,112 |
| Step 9 | $161,372 | $6,206.62 | $77.32 | +$28,872 |
| Step 10 | $165,619 | $6,369.96 | $79.36 | +$29,632 |
2024 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,397 | $4,899.88 | $61.04 | +$22,793 |
| Step 2 | $131,644 | $5,063.23 | $63.08 | +$23,553 |
| Step 3 | $135,891 | $5,226.58 | $65.11 | +$24,313 |
| Step 4 | $140,138 | $5,389.92 | $67.15 | +$25,073 |
| Step 5 | $144,384 | $5,553.23 | $69.18 | +$25,832 |
| Step 6 | $148,631 | $5,716.58 | $71.22 | +$26,592 |
| Step 7 | $152,878 | $5,879.92 | $73.25 | +$27,352 |
| Step 8 | $157,125 | $6,043.27 | $75.29 | +$28,112 |
| Step 9 | $161,372 | $6,206.62 | $77.32 | +$28,872 |
| Step 10 | $165,619 | $6,369.96 | $79.36 | +$29,632 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,900 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,370. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $127,397 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $165,619. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,793 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,900 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.