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$48,929 GS-8 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$63,604 GS-8 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$10,158 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,929 $1,881.88 $23.44 +$10,158
Step 2 $50,560 $1,944.62 $24.23 +$10,497
Step 3 $52,190 $2,007.31 $25.01 +$10,835
Step 4 $53,821 $2,070.04 $25.79 +$11,174
Step 5 $55,451 $2,132.73 $26.57 +$11,512
Step 6 $57,082 $2,195.46 $27.35 +$11,851
Step 7 $58,712 $2,258.15 $28.13 +$12,189
Step 8 $60,343 $2,320.88 $28.91 +$12,528
Step 9 $61,973 $2,383.58 $29.69 +$12,866
Step 10 $63,604 $2,446.31 $30.48 +$13,205
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,771
  • HARTFORD GS-8 Step 1 $48,929
  • Locality add-on +$10,158
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,399
  • HARTFORD GS-8 Step 10 $63,604

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 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% 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 $1,882 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,446. 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-8 HARTFORD page.

Other grades in HARTFORD

GS-8 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $48,929 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,604. This is 26.20% 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 2016, it is 26.20%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,158 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 $1,882 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.