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$69,339 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$90,146 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$15,534 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 28.87% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,339 $2,666.88 $33.22 +$15,534
Step 2 $71,650 $2,755.77 $34.33 +$16,051
Step 3 $73,962 $2,844.69 $35.44 +$16,569
Step 4 $76,274 $2,933.62 $36.55 +$17,087
Step 5 $78,586 $3,022.54 $37.66 +$17,605
Step 6 $80,898 $3,111.46 $38.76 +$18,123
Step 7 $83,210 $3,200.38 $39.87 +$18,641
Step 8 $85,522 $3,289.31 $40.98 +$19,159
Step 9 $87,834 $3,378.23 $42.09 +$19,677
Step 10 $90,146 $3,467.15 $43.19 +$20,195
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $69,339
  • Locality add-on +$15,534
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $90,146

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-11 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,667 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,467. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $69,339 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,146. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2019, it is 28.87%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,534 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,667 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.