Why Is Hawaii Locality Pay So Low [Answered]
Hawaii’s locality pay is relatively low compared to its cost of living due to the methodology used to calculate locality pay
which is based on comparing federal and non-federal salaries at the same work levels
rather than directly considering the cost of living in the area (source [OPM’s Reminder Locality Pay Reflects Local Salary Rates
Not Costs of Living](https//www.fedweek.com/fedweek/opms-reminder-locality-pay-reflects-local-salary-rates-not-costs-of-living/)).