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$80,014 GS-12 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2017)
$104,022 GS-12 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2017)
+$17,292 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $80,014 $3,077.46 $38.34 +$17,292
Step 2 $82,682 $3,180.08 $39.62 +$17,869
Step 3 $85,349 $3,282.65 $40.90 +$18,445
Step 4 $88,017 $3,385.27 $42.17 +$19,022
Step 5 $90,684 $3,487.85 $43.45 +$19,598
Step 6 $93,352 $3,590.46 $44.73 +$20,175
Step 7 $96,019 $3,693.04 $46.01 +$20,751
Step 8 $98,687 $3,795.65 $47.29 +$21,328
Step 9 $101,354 $3,898.23 $48.56 +$21,904
Step 10 $104,022 $4,000.85 $49.84 +$22,481
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • HARTFORD GS-12 Step 1 $80,014
  • Locality add-on +$17,292
  • Adjustment percent 27.57%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • HARTFORD GS-12 Step 10 $104,022

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-12 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2017, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 27.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,077 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,001. 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-12 HARTFORD page.

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GS-12 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $80,014 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $104,022. This is 27.57% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,292 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,077 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.