2024 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,280 on the base table to $36,878 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,878 | $1,418.38 | $17.67 | +$6,598 |
| Step 2 | $38,107 | $1,465.65 | $18.26 | +$6,818 |
| Step 3 | $39,336 | $1,512.92 | $18.85 | +$7,038 |
| Step 4 | $40,565 | $1,560.19 | $19.44 | +$7,258 |
| Step 5 | $41,793 | $1,607.42 | $20.03 | +$7,477 |
| Step 6 | $43,022 | $1,654.69 | $20.61 | +$7,697 |
| Step 7 | $44,251 | $1,701.96 | $21.20 | +$7,917 |
| Step 8 | $45,480 | $1,749.23 | $21.79 | +$8,137 |
| Step 9 | $46,709 | $1,796.50 | $22.38 | +$8,357 |
| Step 10 | $47,938 | $1,843.77 | $22.97 | +$8,577 |
2024 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,878 | $1,418.38 | $17.67 | +$6,598 |
| Step 2 | $38,107 | $1,465.65 | $18.26 | +$6,818 |
| Step 3 | $39,336 | $1,512.92 | $18.85 | +$7,038 |
| Step 4 | $40,565 | $1,560.19 | $19.44 | +$7,258 |
| Step 5 | $41,793 | $1,607.42 | $20.03 | +$7,477 |
| Step 6 | $43,022 | $1,654.69 | $20.61 | +$7,697 |
| Step 7 | $44,251 | $1,701.96 | $21.20 | +$7,917 |
| Step 8 | $45,480 | $1,749.23 | $21.79 | +$8,137 |
| Step 9 | $46,709 | $1,796.50 | $22.38 | +$8,357 |
| Step 10 | $47,938 | $1,843.77 | $22.97 | +$8,577 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,418 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,844. 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-4 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-4 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $36,878 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,938. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,598 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,418 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.