2024 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $33,878 on the base table to $41,260 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-5 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,260 | $1,586.92 | $19.77 | +$7,382 |
| Step 2 | $42,635 | $1,639.81 | $20.43 | +$7,628 |
| Step 3 | $44,010 | $1,692.69 | $21.09 | +$7,874 |
| Step 4 | $45,385 | $1,745.58 | $21.75 | +$8,120 |
| Step 5 | $46,760 | $1,798.46 | $22.41 | +$8,366 |
| Step 6 | $48,135 | $1,851.35 | $23.06 | +$8,612 |
| Step 7 | $49,510 | $1,904.23 | $23.72 | +$8,858 |
| Step 8 | $50,885 | $1,957.12 | $24.38 | +$9,104 |
| Step 9 | $52,260 | $2,010.00 | $25.04 | +$9,350 |
| Step 10 | $53,635 | $2,062.88 | $25.70 | +$9,596 |
2024 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,260 | $1,586.92 | $19.77 | +$7,382 |
| Step 2 | $42,635 | $1,639.81 | $20.43 | +$7,628 |
| Step 3 | $44,010 | $1,692.69 | $21.09 | +$7,874 |
| Step 4 | $45,385 | $1,745.58 | $21.75 | +$8,120 |
| Step 5 | $46,760 | $1,798.46 | $22.41 | +$8,366 |
| Step 6 | $48,135 | $1,851.35 | $23.06 | +$8,612 |
| Step 7 | $49,510 | $1,904.23 | $23.72 | +$8,858 |
| Step 8 | $50,885 | $1,957.12 | $24.38 | +$9,104 |
| Step 9 | $52,260 | $2,010.00 | $25.04 | +$9,350 |
| Step 10 | $53,635 | $2,062.88 | $25.70 | +$9,596 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Hawaii: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,587 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,063. 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-5 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-5 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $41,260 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,635. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,382 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,587 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.