GS-3 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,862 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 2 | $34,991 | $16.77 | $1,341.60 |
| Step 3 | $36,120 | $17.31 | $1,384.80 |
| Step 4 | $37,250 | $17.85 | $1,428.00 |
| Step 5 | $38,379 | $18.39 | $1,471.20 |
| Step 6 | $39,508 | $18.93 | $1,514.40 |
| Step 7 | $40,637 | $19.47 | $1,557.60 |
| Step 8 | $41,766 | $20.01 | $1,600.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,896 | $20.55 | $1,644.00 |
| Step 10 | $44,025 | $21.09 | $1,687.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,379 |
| Per month | $3,198 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,471.20 |
| Hourly | $18.39 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in State of Hawaii
- GS-4 in State of Hawaii
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-3 in State of Hawaii ranges from $33,862 at the first step to $44,025 at the top step, with $38,379 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.