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$45,968 GS-7 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2018)
$59,757 GS-7 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2018)
+$10,114 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,968 $1,768.00 $22.03 +$10,114
Step 2 $47,501 $1,826.96 $22.76 +$10,452
Step 3 $49,033 $1,885.88 $23.49 +$10,789
Step 4 $50,565 $1,944.81 $24.23 +$11,126
Step 5 $52,097 $2,003.73 $24.96 +$11,463
Step 6 $53,629 $2,062.65 $25.70 +$11,800
Step 7 $55,161 $2,121.58 $26.43 +$12,137
Step 8 $56,693 $2,180.50 $27.16 +$12,474
Step 9 $58,225 $2,239.42 $27.90 +$12,811
Step 10 $59,757 $2,298.35 $28.63 +$13,148
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,854
  • HARTFORD GS-7 Step 1 $45,968
  • Locality add-on +$10,114
  • Adjustment percent 28.21%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $46,609
  • HARTFORD GS-7 Step 10 $59,757

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-7 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2018, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,768 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,298. 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-7 HARTFORD page.

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GS-7 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2018, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $45,968 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,757. This is 28.21% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,114 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,768 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.