GS-12 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)

$105,906
A GS-12 Step 5 in State of Hawaii earns $105,906 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-12 in State of Hawaii ranges $93,445–$121,482.
State of Hawaii locality pay: 22.21% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$105,906/yr
Base pay (before locality)$86,659
State of Hawaii locality22.21%
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.

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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.