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$131,310 GS-14 Step 1 in Hawaii (2026)
$170,708 GS-14 Step 10 in Hawaii (2026)
+$23,864 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $131,310 $5,050.38 $62.92 +$23,864
Step 2 $135,687 $5,218.73 $65.02 +$24,659
Step 3 $140,065 $5,387.12 $67.11 +$25,455
Step 4 $144,442 $5,555.46 $69.21 +$26,250
Step 5 $148,820 $5,723.85 $71.31 +$27,046
Step 6 $153,198 $5,892.23 $73.41 +$27,842
Step 7 $157,575 $6,060.58 $75.50 +$28,637
Step 8 $161,953 $6,228.96 $77.60 +$29,433
Step 9 $166,330 $6,397.31 $79.70 +$30,228
Step 10 $170,708 $6,565.69 $81.80 +$31,024

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $107,446
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 1 $131,310
  • Locality add-on +$23,864
  • Adjustment percent 22.21%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $139,684
  • Hawaii GS-14 Step 10 $170,708

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-14 in Hawaii: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2026, the Hawaii pay area adds a 22.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,050 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,566. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-14 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Hawaii?
    In 2026, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $131,310 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $170,708. This is 22.21% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,864 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $5,050 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.