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$77,362 GS-12 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2015)
$100,575 GS-12 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2015)
+$15,876 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,362 $2,975.46 $37.07 +$15,876
Step 2 $79,941 $3,074.65 $38.30 +$16,405
Step 3 $82,520 $3,173.85 $39.54 +$16,934
Step 4 $85,100 $3,273.08 $40.78 +$17,464
Step 5 $87,679 $3,372.27 $42.01 +$17,993
Step 6 $90,258 $3,471.46 $43.25 +$18,522
Step 7 $92,838 $3,570.69 $44.48 +$19,052
Step 8 $95,417 $3,669.88 $45.72 +$19,581
Step 9 $97,996 $3,769.08 $46.96 +$20,110
Step 10 $100,575 $3,868.27 $48.19 +$20,639
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $61,486
  • HARTFORD GS-12 Step 1 $77,362
  • Locality add-on +$15,876
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,936
  • HARTFORD GS-12 Step 10 $100,575

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-12 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2015, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,975 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,868. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 HARTFORD page.

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GS-12 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $77,362 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,575. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2015, it is 25.82%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,876 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,975 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.