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$62,517 GS-9 Step 1 in Hawaii (2024)
$81,272 GS-9 Step 10 in Hawaii (2024)
+$11,185 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $51,332
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 1 $62,517
  • Locality add-on +$11,185
  • Adjustment percent 21.79%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $66,731
  • Hawaii GS-9 Step 10 $81,272

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-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

  • 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.