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$127,397 GS-14 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$165,619 GS-14 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$22,793 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 1 $127,397
  • Locality add-on +$22,793
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 10 $165,619

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-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

  • 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.