GS-12 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the State of Hawaii locality pay area for 2026. The State of Hawaii area adds 22.21% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,445 | $44.77 | $3,581.60 |
| Step 2 | $96,561 | $46.27 | $3,701.60 |
| Step 3 | $99,676 | $47.76 | $3,820.80 |
| Step 4 | $102,791 | $49.25 | $3,940.00 |
| Step 5 | $105,906 | $50.75 | $4,060.00 |
| Step 6 | $109,021 | $52.24 | $4,179.20 |
| Step 7 | $112,136 | $53.73 | $4,298.40 |
| Step 8 | $115,251 | $55.22 | $4,417.60 |
| Step 9 | $118,366 | $56.72 | $4,537.60 |
| Step 10 | $121,482 | $58.21 | $4,656.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,906 |
| Per month | $8,826 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,060.00 |
| Hourly | $50.75 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full State of Hawaii GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in State of Hawaii
- GS-13 in State of Hawaii
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-12 in State of Hawaii ranges from $93,445 at the first step to $121,482 at the top step, with $105,906 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the State of Hawaii locality percentage of 22.21%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the State of Hawaii rate remained 22.21%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for State of Hawaii are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HI · effective January 11, 2026 · State of Hawaii, 22.21% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.