GS-2 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,033 | $14.87 | $1,189.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,771 | $15.22 | $1,217.60 |
| Step 3 | $32,800 | $15.72 | $1,257.60 |
| Step 4 | $33,669 | $16.13 | $1,290.40 |
| Step 5 | $34,045 | $16.31 | $1,304.80 |
| Step 6 | $35,046 | $16.79 | $1,343.20 |
| Step 7 | $36,047 | $17.27 | $1,381.60 |
| Step 8 | $37,048 | $17.75 | $1,420.00 |
| Step 9 | $38,049 | $18.23 | $1,458.40 |
| Step 10 | $39,050 | $18.71 | $1,496.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,045 |
| Per month | $2,837 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,304.80 |
| Hourly | $16.31 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in State of Hawaii
- GS-3 in State of Hawaii
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-2 in State of Hawaii ranges from $31,033 at the first step to $39,050 at the top step, with $34,045 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.