GS-4 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,011 | $18.21 | $1,456.80 |
| Step 2 | $39,278 | $18.82 | $1,505.60 |
| Step 3 | $40,546 | $19.43 | $1,554.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,813 | $20.03 | $1,602.40 |
| Step 5 | $43,080 | $20.64 | $1,651.20 |
| Step 6 | $44,348 | $21.25 | $1,700.00 |
| Step 7 | $45,615 | $21.86 | $1,748.80 |
| Step 8 | $46,882 | $22.46 | $1,796.80 |
| Step 9 | $48,150 | $23.07 | $1,845.60 |
| Step 10 | $49,417 | $23.68 | $1,894.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,080 |
| Per month | $3,590 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,651.20 |
| Hourly | $20.64 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in State of Hawaii
- GS-5 in State of Hawaii
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-4 in State of Hawaii ranges from $38,011 at the first step to $49,417 at the top step, with $43,080 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.