2024 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $37,765 on the base table to $45,994 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,994 | $1,769.00 | $22.04 | +$8,229 |
| Step 2 | $47,527 | $1,827.96 | $22.77 | +$8,503 |
| Step 3 | $49,061 | $1,886.96 | $23.51 | +$8,778 |
| Step 4 | $50,594 | $1,945.92 | $24.24 | +$9,052 |
| Step 5 | $52,127 | $2,004.88 | $24.98 | +$9,326 |
| Step 6 | $53,661 | $2,063.88 | $25.71 | +$9,601 |
| Step 7 | $55,194 | $2,122.85 | $26.45 | +$9,875 |
| Step 8 | $56,727 | $2,181.81 | $27.18 | +$10,149 |
| Step 9 | $58,261 | $2,240.81 | $27.92 | +$10,424 |
| Step 10 | $59,794 | $2,299.77 | $28.65 | +$10,698 |
2024 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,994 | $1,769.00 | $22.04 | +$8,229 |
| Step 2 | $47,527 | $1,827.96 | $22.77 | +$8,503 |
| Step 3 | $49,061 | $1,886.96 | $23.51 | +$8,778 |
| Step 4 | $50,594 | $1,945.92 | $24.24 | +$9,052 |
| Step 5 | $52,127 | $2,004.88 | $24.98 | +$9,326 |
| Step 6 | $53,661 | $2,063.88 | $25.71 | +$9,601 |
| Step 7 | $55,194 | $2,122.85 | $26.45 | +$9,875 |
| Step 8 | $56,727 | $2,181.81 | $27.18 | +$10,149 |
| Step 9 | $58,261 | $2,240.81 | $27.92 | +$10,424 |
| Step 10 | $59,794 | $2,299.77 | $28.65 | +$10,698 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,769 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,300. 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-6 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-6 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $45,994 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,794. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,229 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,769 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.