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$126,605 GS-15 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2014)
$157,100 GS-15 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2014)
+$25,981 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $126,605 $4,869.42 $60.66 +$25,981
Step 2 $130,825 $5,031.73 $62.69 +$26,847
Step 3 $135,045 $5,194.04 $64.71 +$27,713
Step 4 $139,265 $5,356.35 $66.73 +$28,579
Step 5 $143,485 $5,518.65 $68.75 +$29,445
Step 6 $147,705 $5,680.96 $70.77 +$30,311
Step 7 $151,925 $5,843.27 $72.80 +$31,177
Step 8 $156,145 $6,005.58 $74.82 +$32,043
Step 9 $157,100 $6,042.31 $75.28 +$29,644
Step 10 $157,100 $6,042.31 $75.28 +$26,290
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • HARTFORD GS-15 Step 1 $126,605
  • Locality add-on +$25,981
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • HARTFORD GS-15 Step 10 $157,100

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-15 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2014, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,869 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 HARTFORD page.

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GS-15 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $126,605 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $25,981 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,869 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.