2025 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
GS-8 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 22.21% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,265 on the base table to $57,763 in Hawaii.
2025 GS-8 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,763 | $2,221.65 | $27.68 | +$10,498 |
| Step 2 | $59,689 | $2,295.73 | $28.60 | +$10,848 |
| Step 3 | $61,615 | $2,369.81 | $29.52 | +$11,198 |
| Step 4 | $63,541 | $2,443.88 | $30.45 | +$11,548 |
| Step 5 | $65,467 | $2,517.96 | $31.37 | +$11,898 |
| Step 6 | $67,393 | $2,592.04 | $32.29 | +$12,248 |
| Step 7 | $69,319 | $2,666.12 | $33.21 | +$12,598 |
| Step 8 | $71,245 | $2,740.19 | $34.14 | +$12,948 |
| Step 9 | $73,171 | $2,814.27 | $35.06 | +$13,298 |
| Step 10 | $75,097 | $2,888.35 | $35.98 | +$13,648 |
2025 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,763 | $2,221.65 | $27.68 | +$10,498 |
| Step 2 | $59,689 | $2,295.73 | $28.60 | +$10,848 |
| Step 3 | $61,615 | $2,369.81 | $29.52 | +$11,198 |
| Step 4 | $63,541 | $2,443.88 | $30.45 | +$11,548 |
| Step 5 | $65,467 | $2,517.96 | $31.37 | +$11,898 |
| Step 6 | $67,393 | $2,592.04 | $32.29 | +$12,248 |
| Step 7 | $69,319 | $2,666.12 | $33.21 | +$12,598 |
| Step 8 | $71,245 | $2,740.19 | $34.14 | +$12,948 |
| Step 9 | $73,171 | $2,814.27 | $35.06 | +$13,298 |
| Step 10 | $75,097 | $2,888.35 | $35.98 | +$13,648 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in Hawaii: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2025, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,222 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,888. 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-8 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-8 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in Hawaii?
In 2025, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $57,763 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,097. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,498 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,222 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.