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$112,435 GS-14 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2017)
$146,167 GS-14 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2017)
+$24,299 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $112,435 $4,324.42 $53.87 +$24,299
Step 2 $116,183 $4,468.58 $55.67 +$25,109
Step 3 $119,931 $4,612.73 $57.47 +$25,919
Step 4 $123,679 $4,756.88 $59.26 +$26,729
Step 5 $127,427 $4,901.04 $61.06 +$27,539
Step 6 $131,175 $5,045.19 $62.85 +$28,349
Step 7 $134,923 $5,189.35 $64.65 +$29,159
Step 8 $138,671 $5,333.50 $66.45 +$29,969
Step 9 $142,419 $5,477.65 $68.24 +$30,779
Step 10 $146,167 $5,621.81 $70.04 +$31,589
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • HARTFORD GS-14 Step 1 $112,435
  • Locality add-on +$24,299
  • Adjustment percent 27.57%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • HARTFORD GS-14 Step 10 $146,167

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-14 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2017, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 27.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,324 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,622. 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-14 HARTFORD page.

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GS-14 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $112,435 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $146,167. This is 27.57% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,299 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,324 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.