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$56,229 GS-9 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2018)
$73,099 GS-9 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2018)
+$12,372 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,229 $2,162.65 $26.94 +$12,372
Step 2 $58,103 $2,234.73 $27.84 +$12,784
Step 3 $59,978 $2,306.85 $28.74 +$13,197
Step 4 $61,852 $2,378.92 $29.64 +$13,609
Step 5 $63,727 $2,451.04 $30.54 +$14,022
Step 6 $65,601 $2,523.12 $31.43 +$14,434
Step 7 $67,476 $2,595.23 $32.33 +$14,847
Step 8 $69,350 $2,667.31 $33.23 +$15,259
Step 9 $71,225 $2,739.42 $34.13 +$15,672
Step 10 $73,099 $2,811.50 $35.03 +$16,084
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,857
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 1 $56,229
  • Locality add-on +$12,372
  • Adjustment percent 28.21%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,015
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 10 $73,099

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-9 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2018, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.21% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,163 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,812. 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-9 HARTFORD page.

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GS-9 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2018, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $56,229 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,099. This is 28.21% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,372 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,163 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.