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$36,878 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$47,938 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$6,598 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $36,878
  • Locality add-on +$6,598
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $47,938

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-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

  • 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.