2025 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $125,133 on the base table to $152,925 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-15 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $152,925 | $5,881.73 | $73.28 | +$27,792 |
| Step 2 | $158,022 | $6,077.77 | $75.72 | +$28,718 |
| Step 3 | $163,120 | $6,273.85 | $78.16 | +$29,645 |
| Step 4 | $168,217 | $6,469.88 | $80.60 | +$30,571 |
| Step 5 | $173,315 | $6,665.96 | $83.05 | +$31,498 |
| Step 6 | $178,412 | $6,862.00 | $85.49 | +$32,424 |
| Step 7 | $183,509 | $7,058.04 | $87.93 | +$33,350 |
| Step 8 | $188,607 | $7,254.12 | $90.37 | +$34,277 |
| Step 9 | $193,704 | $7,450.15 | $92.81 | +$35,203 |
| Step 10 | $195,200 | $7,507.69 | $93.53 | +$32,528 |
2025 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $152,925 | $5,881.73 | $73.28 | +$27,792 |
| Step 2 | $158,022 | $6,077.77 | $75.72 | +$28,718 |
| Step 3 | $163,120 | $6,273.85 | $78.16 | +$29,645 |
| Step 4 | $168,217 | $6,469.88 | $80.60 | +$30,571 |
| Step 5 | $173,315 | $6,665.96 | $83.05 | +$31,498 |
| Step 6 | $178,412 | $6,862.00 | $85.49 | +$32,424 |
| Step 7 | $183,509 | $7,058.04 | $87.93 | +$33,350 |
| Step 8 | $188,607 | $7,254.12 | $90.37 | +$34,277 |
| Step 9 | $193,704 | $7,450.15 | $92.81 | +$35,203 |
| Step 10 | $195,200 | $7,507.69 | $93.53 | +$32,528 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,882 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,508. 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-15 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-15 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $152,925 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $195,200. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $27,792 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,882 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.