2025 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $90,025 on the base table to $110,020 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-13 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $110,020 | $4,231.54 | $52.72 | +$19,995 |
| Step 2 | $113,687 | $4,372.58 | $54.47 | +$20,661 |
| Step 3 | $117,355 | $4,513.65 | $56.23 | +$21,328 |
| Step 4 | $121,022 | $4,654.69 | $57.99 | +$21,994 |
| Step 5 | $124,690 | $4,795.77 | $59.75 | +$22,661 |
| Step 6 | $128,357 | $4,936.81 | $61.50 | +$23,327 |
| Step 7 | $132,025 | $5,077.88 | $63.26 | +$23,994 |
| Step 8 | $135,692 | $5,218.92 | $65.02 | +$24,660 |
| Step 9 | $139,360 | $5,360.00 | $66.78 | +$25,327 |
| Step 10 | $143,027 | $5,501.04 | $68.53 | +$25,993 |
2025 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $110,020 | $4,231.54 | $52.72 | +$19,995 |
| Step 2 | $113,687 | $4,372.58 | $54.47 | +$20,661 |
| Step 3 | $117,355 | $4,513.65 | $56.23 | +$21,328 |
| Step 4 | $121,022 | $4,654.69 | $57.99 | +$21,994 |
| Step 5 | $124,690 | $4,795.77 | $59.75 | +$22,661 |
| Step 6 | $128,357 | $4,936.81 | $61.50 | +$23,327 |
| Step 7 | $132,025 | $5,077.88 | $63.26 | +$23,994 |
| Step 8 | $135,692 | $5,218.92 | $65.02 | +$24,660 |
| Step 9 | $139,360 | $5,360.00 | $66.78 | +$25,327 |
| Step 10 | $143,027 | $5,501.04 | $68.53 | +$25,993 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,232 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,501. 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-13 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-13 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $110,020 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $143,027. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,995 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $4,232 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.