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$39,758 GS-6 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$51,684 GS-6 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$8,254 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,758 $1,529.15 $19.05 +$8,254
Step 2 $41,083 $1,580.12 $19.69 +$8,529
Step 3 $42,408 $1,631.08 $20.32 +$8,804
Step 4 $43,733 $1,682.04 $20.95 +$9,079
Step 5 $45,058 $1,733.00 $21.59 +$9,354
Step 6 $46,384 $1,784.00 $22.23 +$9,630
Step 7 $47,709 $1,834.96 $22.86 +$9,905
Step 8 $49,034 $1,885.92 $23.49 +$10,180
Step 9 $50,359 $1,936.88 $24.13 +$10,455
Step 10 $51,684 $1,987.85 $24.76 +$10,730
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 1 $39,758
  • Locality add-on +$8,254
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 10 $51,684

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-6 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,529 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,988. 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-6 HARTFORD page.

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GS-6 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $39,758 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,684. This is 26.20% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,254 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,529 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.