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$40,591 GS-6 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2017)
$52,773 GS-6 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2017)
+$8,772 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,591 $1,561.19 $19.45 +$8,772
Step 2 $41,945 $1,613.27 $20.10 +$9,065
Step 3 $43,299 $1,665.35 $20.75 +$9,358
Step 4 $44,652 $1,717.38 $21.40 +$9,650
Step 5 $46,006 $1,769.46 $22.04 +$9,943
Step 6 $47,359 $1,821.50 $22.69 +$10,235
Step 7 $48,713 $1,873.58 $23.34 +$10,528
Step 8 $50,066 $1,925.62 $23.99 +$10,820
Step 9 $51,420 $1,977.69 $24.64 +$11,113
Step 10 $52,773 $2,029.73 $25.29 +$11,405
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 1 $40,591
  • Locality add-on +$8,772
  • Adjustment percent 27.57%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 10 $52,773

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-6 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 27.57% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,561 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,030. 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-6 HARTFORD page.

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GS-6 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $40,591 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,773. This is 27.57% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,772 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,561 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.