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$93,194 GS-13 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$121,157 GS-13 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$19,348 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $93,194 $3,584.38 $44.65 +$19,348
Step 2 $96,301 $3,703.88 $46.14 +$19,993
Step 3 $99,408 $3,823.38 $47.63 +$20,638
Step 4 $102,515 $3,942.88 $49.12 +$21,283
Step 5 $105,622 $4,062.38 $50.61 +$21,928
Step 6 $108,729 $4,181.88 $52.10 +$22,573
Step 7 $111,836 $4,301.38 $53.59 +$23,218
Step 8 $114,943 $4,420.88 $55.08 +$23,863
Step 9 $118,050 $4,540.38 $56.56 +$24,508
Step 10 $121,157 $4,659.88 $58.05 +$25,153
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 1 $93,194
  • Locality add-on +$19,348
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 10 $121,157

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 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% 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 $3,584 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,660. 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-13 HARTFORD page.

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GS-13 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $93,194 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $121,157. This is 26.20% 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 2016, it is 26.20%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,348 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 $3,584 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.