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$66,756 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2017)
$86,779 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2017)
+$14,427 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 27.57% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,756 $2,567.54 $31.99 +$14,427
Step 2 $68,981 $2,653.12 $33.05 +$14,908
Step 3 $71,206 $2,738.69 $34.12 +$15,389
Step 4 $73,431 $2,824.27 $35.18 +$15,870
Step 5 $75,655 $2,909.81 $36.25 +$16,350
Step 6 $77,880 $2,995.38 $37.32 +$16,831
Step 7 $80,105 $3,080.96 $38.38 +$17,312
Step 8 $82,330 $3,166.54 $39.45 +$17,793
Step 9 $84,555 $3,252.12 $40.52 +$18,274
Step 10 $86,779 $3,337.65 $41.58 +$18,754
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $66,756
  • Locality add-on +$14,427
  • Adjustment percent 27.57%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $86,779

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-11 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2017, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 27.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,568 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,338. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $66,756 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,779. This is 27.57% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2017, it is 27.57%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,427 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,568 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.