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$46,937 GS-6 Step 1 in Hawaii (2025)
$61,016 GS-6 Step 10 in Hawaii (2025)
+$8,530 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,937 $1,805.27 $22.49 +$8,530
Step 2 $48,501 $1,865.42 $23.24 +$8,814
Step 3 $50,066 $1,925.62 $23.99 +$9,099
Step 4 $51,630 $1,985.77 $24.74 +$9,383
Step 5 $53,194 $2,045.92 $25.49 +$9,667
Step 6 $54,759 $2,106.12 $26.24 +$9,952
Step 7 $56,323 $2,166.27 $26.99 +$10,236
Step 8 $57,887 $2,226.42 $27.74 +$10,520
Step 9 $59,451 $2,286.58 $28.49 +$10,804
Step 10 $61,016 $2,346.77 $29.24 +$11,089

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 1 $46,937
  • Locality add-on +$8,530
  • Adjustment percent 22.21%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Hawaii GS-6 Step 10 $61,016

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in Hawaii: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,805 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,347. 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-6 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-6 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hawaii?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $46,937 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,016. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,530 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,805 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.