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$33,169 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2018)
$43,116 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2018)
+$7,298 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,169 $1,275.73 $15.89 +$7,298
Step 2 $34,274 $1,318.23 $16.42 +$7,541
Step 3 $35,380 $1,360.77 $16.95 +$7,785
Step 4 $36,485 $1,403.27 $17.48 +$8,028
Step 5 $37,590 $1,445.77 $18.01 +$8,271
Step 6 $38,695 $1,488.27 $18.54 +$8,514
Step 7 $39,800 $1,530.77 $19.07 +$8,757
Step 8 $40,905 $1,573.27 $19.60 +$9,000
Step 9 $42,011 $1,615.81 $20.13 +$9,244
Step 10 $43,116 $1,658.31 $20.66 +$9,487
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $33,169
  • Locality add-on +$7,298
  • Adjustment percent 28.21%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $43,116

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 2018, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.21% 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 $1,276 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,658. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $33,169 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,116. This is 28.21% 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 2018, it is 28.21%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,298 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 $1,276 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.