GS-9 Pay — State of Hawaii (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,438 | $30.88 | $2,470.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,586 | $31.91 | $2,552.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,735 | $32.93 | $2,634.40 |
| Step 4 | $70,883 | $33.96 | $2,716.80 |
| Step 5 | $73,031 | $34.99 | $2,799.20 |
| Step 6 | $75,180 | $36.02 | $2,881.60 |
| Step 7 | $77,328 | $37.05 | $2,964.00 |
| Step 8 | $79,477 | $38.08 | $3,046.40 |
| Step 9 | $81,625 | $39.11 | $3,128.80 |
| Step 10 | $83,774 | $40.14 | $3,211.20 |
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) | $59,759 |
| State of Hawaii locality | 22.21% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,031 |
| Per month | $6,086 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,799.20 |
| Hourly | $34.99 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in State of Hawaii
- GS-10 in State of Hawaii
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in State of Hawaii?
For 2026, GS-9 in State of Hawaii ranges from $64,438 at the first step to $83,774 at the top step, with $73,031 near the middle.
How is State of Hawaii locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.