2025 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
GS-14 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-14 pay scale. That means a GS-14 Step 1 salary jumps from $106,382 on the base table to $130,009 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-14 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-14 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,009 | $5,000.35 | $62.29 | +$23,627 |
| Step 2 | $134,343 | $5,167.04 | $64.37 | +$24,415 |
| Step 3 | $138,677 | $5,333.73 | $66.45 | +$25,203 |
| Step 4 | $143,010 | $5,500.38 | $68.52 | +$25,990 |
| Step 5 | $147,344 | $5,667.08 | $70.60 | +$26,778 |
| Step 6 | $151,677 | $5,833.73 | $72.68 | +$27,565 |
| Step 7 | $156,011 | $6,000.42 | $74.75 | +$28,353 |
| Step 8 | $160,344 | $6,167.08 | $76.83 | +$29,140 |
| Step 9 | $164,678 | $6,333.77 | $78.91 | +$29,928 |
| Step 10 | $169,012 | $6,500.46 | $80.98 | +$30,716 |
2025 GS-14 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-14 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,009 | $5,000.35 | $62.29 | +$23,627 |
| Step 2 | $134,343 | $5,167.04 | $64.37 | +$24,415 |
| Step 3 | $138,677 | $5,333.73 | $66.45 | +$25,203 |
| Step 4 | $143,010 | $5,500.38 | $68.52 | +$25,990 |
| Step 5 | $147,344 | $5,667.08 | $70.60 | +$26,778 |
| Step 6 | $151,677 | $5,833.73 | $72.68 | +$27,565 |
| Step 7 | $156,011 | $6,000.42 | $74.75 | +$28,353 |
| Step 8 | $160,344 | $6,167.08 | $76.83 | +$29,140 |
| Step 9 | $164,678 | $6,333.77 | $78.91 | +$29,928 |
| Step 10 | $169,012 | $6,500.46 | $80.98 | +$30,716 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-14 in Hawaii: what to expect
Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.
The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,000 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,500. 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-14 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-14 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $130,009 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $169,012. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-14 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,627 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,000 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.