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$91,993 GS-13 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2015)
$119,589 GS-13 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2015)
+$18,878 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $91,993 $3,538.19 $44.08 +$18,878
Step 2 $95,060 $3,656.15 $45.55 +$19,508
Step 3 $98,126 $3,774.08 $47.02 +$20,137
Step 4 $101,192 $3,892.00 $48.49 +$20,766
Step 5 $104,258 $4,009.92 $49.96 +$21,395
Step 6 $107,324 $4,127.85 $51.43 +$22,024
Step 7 $110,391 $4,245.81 $52.89 +$22,654
Step 8 $113,457 $4,363.73 $54.36 +$23,283
Step 9 $116,523 $4,481.65 $55.83 +$23,912
Step 10 $119,589 $4,599.58 $57.30 +$24,541
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 1 $91,993
  • Locality add-on +$18,878
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 10 $119,589

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-13 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2015, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,538 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,600. 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-13 HARTFORD page.

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GS-13 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $91,993 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $119,589. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,878 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,538 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.