GS-5 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,528 | $20.38 | $1,630.40 |
| Step 2 | $43,945 | $21.06 | $1,684.80 |
| Step 3 | $45,363 | $21.74 | $1,739.20 |
| Step 4 | $46,781 | $22.42 | $1,793.60 |
| Step 5 | $48,198 | $23.09 | $1,847.20 |
| Step 6 | $49,616 | $23.77 | $1,901.60 |
| Step 7 | $51,034 | $24.45 | $1,956.00 |
| Step 8 | $52,451 | $25.13 | $2,010.40 |
| Step 9 | $53,869 | $25.81 | $2,064.80 |
| Step 10 | $55,287 | $26.49 | $2,119.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,198 |
| Per month | $4,017 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,847.20 |
| Hourly | $23.09 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in State of Hawaii
- GS-6 in State of Hawaii
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-5 in State of Hawaii ranges from $42,528 at the first step to $55,287 at the top step, with $48,198 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.