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$27,079 GS-2 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2018)
$34,085 GS-2 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2018)
+$5,958 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-2 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 28.21% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,079 $1,041.50 $12.98 +$5,958
Step 2 $27,724 $1,066.31 $13.28 +$6,100
Step 3 $28,620 $1,100.77 $13.71 +$6,297
Step 4 $29,379 $1,129.96 $14.08 +$6,464
Step 5 $29,713 $1,142.81 $14.24 +$6,538
Step 6 $30,587 $1,176.42 $14.66 +$6,730
Step 7 $31,461 $1,210.04 $15.07 +$6,922
Step 8 $32,336 $1,243.69 $15.49 +$7,115
Step 9 $33,210 $1,277.31 $15.91 +$7,307
Step 10 $34,085 $1,310.96 $16.33 +$7,500
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $21,121
  • HARTFORD GS-2 Step 1 $27,079
  • Locality add-on +$5,958
  • Adjustment percent 28.21%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $26,585
  • HARTFORD GS-2 Step 10 $34,085

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-2 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2018, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,042 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,311. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-2 HARTFORD page.

Other grades in HARTFORD

GS-2 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2018, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $27,079 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $34,085. This is 28.21% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2018, it is 28.21%. On a GS-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,958 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,042 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.