GS-1 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,600 | $13.22 | $1,057.60 |
| Step 2 | $28,525 | $13.67 | $1,093.60 |
| Step 3 | $29,443 | $14.11 | $1,128.80 |
| Step 4 | $30,357 | $14.55 | $1,164.00 |
| Step 5 | $31,272 | $14.98 | $1,198.40 |
| Step 6 | $31,809 | $15.24 | $1,219.20 |
| Step 7 | $32,717 | $15.68 | $1,254.40 |
| Step 8 | $33,631 | $16.11 | $1,288.80 |
| Step 9 | $33,669 | $16.13 | $1,290.40 |
| Step 10 | $34,522 | $16.54 | $1,323.20 |
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) | $25,589 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,272 |
| Per month | $2,606 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,198.40 |
| Hourly | $14.98 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in State of Hawaii
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-1 in State of Hawaii ranges from $27,600 at the first step to $34,522 at the top step, with $31,272 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.