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$45,994 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$59,794 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$8,229 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $45,994
  • Locality add-on +$8,229
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $59,794

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-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

  • 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.