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$70,960 GS-10 Step 1 in Hawaii (2026)
$92,243 GS-10 Step 10 in Hawaii (2026)
+$12,896 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $70,960 $2,729.23 $34.00 +$12,896
Step 2 $73,325 $2,820.19 $35.13 +$13,326
Step 3 $75,690 $2,911.15 $36.27 +$13,756
Step 4 $78,054 $3,002.08 $37.40 +$14,185
Step 5 $80,419 $3,093.04 $38.53 +$14,615
Step 6 $82,784 $3,184.00 $39.67 +$15,045
Step 7 $85,149 $3,274.96 $40.80 +$15,475
Step 8 $87,513 $3,365.88 $41.93 +$15,904
Step 9 $89,878 $3,456.85 $43.07 +$16,334
Step 10 $92,243 $3,547.81 $44.20 +$16,764
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 1 $70,960
  • Locality add-on +$12,896
  • Adjustment percent 22.21%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Hawaii GS-10 Step 10 $92,243

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-10 in Hawaii: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2026, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,729 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,548. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-10 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hawaii?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $70,960 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,243. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2026, it is 22.21%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,896 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $2,729 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.