2025 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $57,489 on the base table to $70,257 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-10 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,257 | $2,702.19 | $33.66 | +$12,768 |
| Step 2 | $72,599 | $2,792.27 | $34.79 | +$13,194 |
| Step 3 | $74,940 | $2,882.31 | $35.91 | +$13,619 |
| Step 4 | $77,282 | $2,972.38 | $37.03 | +$14,045 |
| Step 5 | $79,623 | $3,062.42 | $38.15 | +$14,470 |
| Step 6 | $81,965 | $3,152.50 | $39.27 | +$14,896 |
| Step 7 | $84,307 | $3,242.58 | $40.40 | +$15,322 |
| Step 8 | $86,648 | $3,332.62 | $41.52 | +$15,747 |
| Step 9 | $88,990 | $3,422.69 | $42.64 | +$16,173 |
| Step 10 | $91,331 | $3,512.73 | $43.76 | +$16,598 |
2025 GS-10 pay table for Hawaii
Each step below already includes the 22.21% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,257 | $2,702.19 | $33.66 | +$12,768 |
| Step 2 | $72,599 | $2,792.27 | $34.79 | +$13,194 |
| Step 3 | $74,940 | $2,882.31 | $35.91 | +$13,619 |
| Step 4 | $77,282 | $2,972.38 | $37.03 | +$14,045 |
| Step 5 | $79,623 | $3,062.42 | $38.15 | +$14,470 |
| Step 6 | $81,965 | $3,152.50 | $39.27 | +$14,896 |
| Step 7 | $84,307 | $3,242.58 | $40.40 | +$15,322 |
| Step 8 | $86,648 | $3,332.62 | $41.52 | +$15,747 |
| Step 9 | $88,990 | $3,422.69 | $42.64 | +$16,173 |
| Step 10 | $91,331 | $3,512.73 | $43.76 | +$16,598 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,702 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,513. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-10 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $70,257 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,331. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2025, it is 22.21%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,768 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,702 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.