2025 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,795 on the base table to $37,635 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,635 | $1,447.50 | $18.03 | +$6,840 |
| Step 2 | $38,890 | $1,495.77 | $18.63 | +$7,068 |
| Step 3 | $40,145 | $1,544.04 | $19.24 | +$7,296 |
| Step 4 | $41,400 | $1,592.31 | $19.84 | +$7,524 |
| Step 5 | $42,655 | $1,640.58 | $20.44 | +$7,752 |
| Step 6 | $43,910 | $1,688.85 | $21.04 | +$7,980 |
| Step 7 | $45,165 | $1,737.12 | $21.64 | +$8,208 |
| Step 8 | $46,420 | $1,785.38 | $22.24 | +$8,436 |
| Step 9 | $47,675 | $1,833.65 | $22.84 | +$8,664 |
| Step 10 | $48,930 | $1,881.92 | $23.45 | +$8,892 |
2025 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,635 | $1,447.50 | $18.03 | +$6,840 |
| Step 2 | $38,890 | $1,495.77 | $18.63 | +$7,068 |
| Step 3 | $40,145 | $1,544.04 | $19.24 | +$7,296 |
| Step 4 | $41,400 | $1,592.31 | $19.84 | +$7,524 |
| Step 5 | $42,655 | $1,640.58 | $20.44 | +$7,752 |
| Step 6 | $43,910 | $1,688.85 | $21.04 | +$7,980 |
| Step 7 | $45,165 | $1,737.12 | $21.64 | +$8,208 |
| Step 8 | $46,420 | $1,785.38 | $22.24 | +$8,436 |
| Step 9 | $47,675 | $1,833.65 | $22.84 | +$8,664 |
| Step 10 | $48,930 | $1,881.92 | $23.45 | +$8,892 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,448 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,882. 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-4 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-4 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $37,635 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,930. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,840 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,448 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.