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$63,904 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2014)
$83,075 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2014)
+$13,114 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 25.82% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,904 $2,457.85 $30.62 +$13,114
Step 2 $66,034 $2,539.77 $31.64 +$13,551
Step 3 $68,164 $2,621.69 $32.66 +$13,988
Step 4 $70,294 $2,703.62 $33.68 +$14,425
Step 5 $72,425 $2,785.58 $34.70 +$14,863
Step 6 $74,555 $2,867.50 $35.72 +$15,300
Step 7 $76,685 $2,949.42 $36.74 +$15,737
Step 8 $78,815 $3,031.35 $37.76 +$16,174
Step 9 $80,945 $3,113.27 $38.79 +$16,611
Step 10 $83,075 $3,195.19 $39.81 +$17,048
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $63,904
  • Locality add-on +$13,114
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $83,075

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,458 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,195. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $63,904 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,075. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2014, it is 25.82%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,114 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,458 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.