GS-15 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,454 | $74.01 | $5,920.80 |
| Step 2 | $159,603 | $76.47 | $6,117.60 |
| Step 3 | $164,751 | $78.94 | $6,315.20 |
| Step 4 | $169,900 | $81.41 | $6,512.80 |
| Step 5 | $175,049 | $83.88 | $6,710.40 |
| Step 6 | $180,197 | $86.34 | $6,907.20 |
| Step 7 | $185,346 | $88.81 | $7,104.80 |
| Step 8 | $190,495 | $91.28 | $7,302.40 |
| Step 9 | $195,644 | $93.74 | $7,499.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $175,049 |
| Per month | $14,587 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,710.40 |
| Hourly | $83.88 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in State of Hawaii
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-15 in State of Hawaii ranges from $154,454 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $175,049 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.