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$38,857 GS-6 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2014)
$50,509 GS-6 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2014)
+$7,974 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,857 $1,494.50 $18.62 +$7,974
Step 2 $40,152 $1,544.31 $19.24 +$8,240
Step 3 $41,446 $1,594.08 $19.86 +$8,505
Step 4 $42,741 $1,643.88 $20.48 +$8,771
Step 5 $44,036 $1,693.69 $21.10 +$9,037
Step 6 $45,330 $1,743.46 $21.72 +$9,302
Step 7 $46,625 $1,793.27 $22.34 +$9,568
Step 8 $47,920 $1,843.08 $22.96 +$9,834
Step 9 $49,214 $1,892.85 $23.58 +$10,099
Step 10 $50,509 $1,942.65 $24.20 +$10,365
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 1 $38,857
  • Locality add-on +$7,974
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 10 $50,509

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-6 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,495 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,943. 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-6 HARTFORD page.

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GS-6 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $38,857 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,509. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,974 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,495 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.