2024 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,475 on the base table to $56,602 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,602 | $2,177.00 | $27.12 | +$10,127 |
| Step 2 | $58,488 | $2,249.54 | $28.02 | +$10,464 |
| Step 3 | $60,375 | $2,322.12 | $28.93 | +$10,802 |
| Step 4 | $62,261 | $2,394.65 | $29.83 | +$11,139 |
| Step 5 | $64,148 | $2,467.23 | $30.74 | +$11,477 |
| Step 6 | $66,035 | $2,539.81 | $31.64 | +$11,815 |
| Step 7 | $67,921 | $2,612.35 | $32.54 | +$12,152 |
| Step 8 | $69,808 | $2,684.92 | $33.45 | +$12,490 |
| Step 9 | $71,694 | $2,757.46 | $34.35 | +$12,827 |
| Step 10 | $73,581 | $2,830.04 | $35.26 | +$13,165 |
2024 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,602 | $2,177.00 | $27.12 | +$10,127 |
| Step 2 | $58,488 | $2,249.54 | $28.02 | +$10,464 |
| Step 3 | $60,375 | $2,322.12 | $28.93 | +$10,802 |
| Step 4 | $62,261 | $2,394.65 | $29.83 | +$11,139 |
| Step 5 | $64,148 | $2,467.23 | $30.74 | +$11,477 |
| Step 6 | $66,035 | $2,539.81 | $31.64 | +$11,815 |
| Step 7 | $67,921 | $2,612.35 | $32.54 | +$12,152 |
| Step 8 | $69,808 | $2,684.92 | $33.45 | +$12,490 |
| Step 9 | $71,694 | $2,757.46 | $34.35 | +$12,827 |
| Step 10 | $73,581 | $2,830.04 | $35.26 | +$13,165 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,177 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,830. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $56,602 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,581. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,127 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,177 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.