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$48,299 GS-8 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2015)
$62,793 GS-8 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2015)
+$9,912 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,299 $1,857.65 $23.14 +$9,912
Step 2 $49,909 $1,919.58 $23.91 +$10,242
Step 3 $51,520 $1,981.54 $24.69 +$10,573
Step 4 $53,130 $2,043.46 $25.46 +$10,903
Step 5 $54,741 $2,105.42 $26.23 +$11,234
Step 6 $56,351 $2,167.35 $27.00 +$11,564
Step 7 $57,961 $2,229.27 $27.77 +$11,894
Step 8 $59,572 $2,291.23 $28.54 +$12,225
Step 9 $61,182 $2,353.15 $29.32 +$12,555
Step 10 $62,793 $2,415.12 $30.09 +$12,886
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,387
  • HARTFORD GS-8 Step 1 $48,299
  • Locality add-on +$9,912
  • Adjustment percent 25.82%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,907
  • HARTFORD GS-8 Step 10 $62,793

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-8 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2015, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 25.82% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,858 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,415. 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-8 HARTFORD page.

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GS-8 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $48,299 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,793. This is 25.82% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,912 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,858 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.