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$65,385 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$85,001 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$13,574 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 26.20% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,385 $2,514.81 $31.33 +$13,574
Step 2 $67,565 $2,598.65 $32.37 +$14,027
Step 3 $69,744 $2,682.46 $33.42 +$14,479
Step 4 $71,924 $2,766.31 $34.46 +$14,932
Step 5 $74,103 $2,850.12 $35.51 +$15,384
Step 6 $76,283 $2,933.96 $36.55 +$15,837
Step 7 $78,462 $3,017.77 $37.60 +$16,289
Step 8 $80,642 $3,101.62 $38.64 +$16,742
Step 9 $82,821 $3,185.42 $39.68 +$17,194
Step 10 $85,001 $3,269.27 $40.73 +$17,647
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $65,385
  • Locality add-on +$13,574
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $85,001

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-11 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,515 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,269. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $65,385 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,001. This is 26.20% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2016, it is 26.20%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,574 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,515 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.