2024 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
GS-9 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 21.79% on top of the base GS-9 pay scale. That means a GS-9 Step 1 salary jumps from $51,332 on the base table to $62,517 in Hawaii.
2024 GS-9 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-9 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,517 | $2,404.50 | $29.96 | +$11,185 |
| Step 2 | $64,601 | $2,484.65 | $30.95 | +$11,558 |
| Step 3 | $66,685 | $2,564.81 | $31.95 | +$11,931 |
| Step 4 | $68,769 | $2,644.96 | $32.95 | +$12,304 |
| Step 5 | $70,853 | $2,725.12 | $33.95 | +$12,677 |
| Step 6 | $72,936 | $2,805.23 | $34.95 | +$13,049 |
| Step 7 | $75,020 | $2,885.38 | $35.95 | +$13,422 |
| Step 8 | $77,104 | $2,965.54 | $36.94 | +$13,795 |
| Step 9 | $79,188 | $3,045.69 | $37.94 | +$14,168 |
| Step 10 | $81,272 | $3,125.85 | $38.94 | +$14,541 |
2024 GS-9 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-9 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,517 | $2,404.50 | $29.96 | +$11,185 |
| Step 2 | $64,601 | $2,484.65 | $30.95 | +$11,558 |
| Step 3 | $66,685 | $2,564.81 | $31.95 | +$11,931 |
| Step 4 | $68,769 | $2,644.96 | $32.95 | +$12,304 |
| Step 5 | $70,853 | $2,725.12 | $33.95 | +$12,677 |
| Step 6 | $72,936 | $2,805.23 | $34.95 | +$13,049 |
| Step 7 | $75,020 | $2,885.38 | $35.95 | +$13,422 |
| Step 8 | $77,104 | $2,965.54 | $36.94 | +$13,795 |
| Step 9 | $79,188 | $3,045.69 | $37.94 | +$14,168 |
| Step 10 | $81,272 | $3,125.85 | $38.94 | +$14,541 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-9 in Hawaii: what to expect
Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.
For 2024, the Hawaii pay area adds a 21.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.
Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,405 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,126. 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-9 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-9 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-9 make in Hawaii?
In 2024, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $62,517 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,272. This is 21.79% higher than the base GS-9 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,185 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,405 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.