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$32,548 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2017)
$42,307 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2017)
+$7,034 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,548 $1,251.85 $15.60 +$7,034
Step 2 $33,633 $1,293.58 $16.12 +$7,269
Step 3 $34,717 $1,335.27 $16.63 +$7,503
Step 4 $35,801 $1,376.96 $17.15 +$7,737
Step 5 $36,886 $1,418.69 $17.67 +$7,972
Step 6 $37,970 $1,460.38 $18.19 +$8,206
Step 7 $39,054 $1,502.08 $18.71 +$8,440
Step 8 $40,139 $1,543.81 $19.23 +$8,675
Step 9 $41,223 $1,585.50 $19.75 +$8,909
Step 10 $42,307 $1,627.19 $20.27 +$9,143
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $32,548
  • Locality add-on +$7,034
  • Adjustment percent 27.57%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $42,307

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-4 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 27.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,252 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,627. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $32,548 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,307. This is 27.57% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,034 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,252 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.