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$54,043 GS-9 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2016)
$70,250 GS-9 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2016)
+$11,220 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,043 $2,078.58 $25.90 +$11,220
Step 2 $55,844 $2,147.85 $26.76 +$11,594
Step 3 $57,644 $2,217.08 $27.62 +$11,967
Step 4 $59,445 $2,286.35 $28.48 +$12,341
Step 5 $61,246 $2,355.62 $29.35 +$12,715
Step 6 $63,047 $2,424.88 $30.21 +$13,089
Step 7 $64,848 $2,494.15 $31.07 +$13,463
Step 8 $66,649 $2,563.42 $31.94 +$13,837
Step 9 $68,450 $2,632.69 $32.80 +$14,211
Step 10 $70,250 $2,701.92 $33.66 +$14,584
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,823
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 1 $54,043
  • Locality add-on +$11,220
  • Adjustment percent 26.20%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,666
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 10 $70,250

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-9 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2016, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 26.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,079 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,702. 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-9 HARTFORD page.

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GS-9 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $54,043 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,250. This is 26.20% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,220 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,079 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.