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$31,879 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$41,443 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$6,618 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,879 $1,226.12 $15.28 +$6,618
Step 2 $32,942 $1,267.00 $15.78 +$6,839
Step 3 $34,005 $1,307.88 $16.29 +$7,060
Step 4 $35,067 $1,348.73 $16.80 +$7,280
Step 5 $36,130 $1,389.62 $17.31 +$7,501
Step 6 $37,192 $1,430.46 $17.82 +$7,721
Step 7 $38,255 $1,471.35 $18.33 +$7,942
Step 8 $39,318 $1,512.23 $18.84 +$8,163
Step 9 $40,380 $1,553.08 $19.35 +$8,383
Step 10 $41,443 $1,593.96 $19.86 +$8,604
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $31,879
  • Locality add-on +$6,618
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $41,443

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-4 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,226 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,594. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $31,879 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,443. This is 26.20% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,618 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,226 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.