GS-8 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,341 | $27.95 | $2,236.00 |
| Step 2 | $60,285 | $28.89 | $2,311.20 |
| Step 3 | $62,229 | $29.82 | $2,385.60 |
| Step 4 | $64,174 | $30.75 | $2,460.00 |
| Step 5 | $66,118 | $31.68 | $2,534.40 |
| Step 6 | $68,062 | $32.61 | $2,608.80 |
| Step 7 | $70,007 | $33.54 | $2,683.20 |
| Step 8 | $71,951 | $34.48 | $2,758.40 |
| Step 9 | $73,895 | $35.41 | $2,832.80 |
| Step 10 | $75,840 | $36.34 | $2,907.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,118 |
| Per month | $5,510 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,534.40 |
| Hourly | $31.68 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in State of Hawaii
- GS-9 in State of Hawaii
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-8 in State of Hawaii ranges from $58,341 at the first step to $75,840 at the top step, with $66,118 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.