2024 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $123,041 on the base table to $149,852 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,852 | $5,763.54 | $71.80 | +$26,811 |
| Step 2 | $154,846 | $5,955.62 | $74.20 | +$27,704 |
| Step 3 | $159,841 | $6,147.73 | $76.59 | +$28,598 |
| Step 4 | $164,835 | $6,339.81 | $78.98 | +$29,491 |
| Step 5 | $169,830 | $6,531.92 | $81.38 | +$30,385 |
| Step 6 | $174,825 | $6,724.04 | $83.77 | +$31,279 |
| Step 7 | $179,819 | $6,916.12 | $86.16 | +$32,172 |
| Step 8 | $184,814 | $7,108.23 | $88.55 | +$33,066 |
| Step 9 | $189,808 | $7,300.31 | $90.95 | +$33,959 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
2024 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,852 | $5,763.54 | $71.80 | +$26,811 |
| Step 2 | $154,846 | $5,955.62 | $74.20 | +$27,704 |
| Step 3 | $159,841 | $6,147.73 | $76.59 | +$28,598 |
| Step 4 | $164,835 | $6,339.81 | $78.98 | +$29,491 |
| Step 5 | $169,830 | $6,531.92 | $81.38 | +$30,385 |
| Step 6 | $174,825 | $6,724.04 | $83.77 | +$31,279 |
| Step 7 | $179,819 | $6,916.12 | $86.16 | +$32,172 |
| Step 8 | $184,814 | $7,108.23 | $88.55 | +$33,066 |
| Step 9 | $189,808 | $7,300.31 | $90.95 | +$33,959 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,764 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,381. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $149,852 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $191,900. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,811 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,764 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.