2025 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
GS-6 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,407 on the base table to $46,937 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-6 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for State of Hawaii.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.