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$98,827 GS-13 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$128,472 GS-13 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$22,140 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $98,827 $3,801.04 $47.35 +$22,140
Step 2 $102,120 $3,927.69 $48.93 +$22,877
Step 3 $105,414 $4,054.38 $50.51 +$23,615
Step 4 $108,708 $4,181.08 $52.09 +$24,353
Step 5 $112,002 $4,307.77 $53.67 +$25,091
Step 6 $115,296 $4,434.46 $55.24 +$25,829
Step 7 $118,590 $4,561.15 $56.82 +$26,567
Step 8 $121,884 $4,687.85 $58.40 +$27,305
Step 9 $125,178 $4,814.54 $59.98 +$28,043
Step 10 $128,472 $4,941.23 $61.56 +$28,781
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 1 $98,827
  • Locality add-on +$22,140
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 10 $128,472

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-13 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,801 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,941. 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-13 HARTFORD page.

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GS-13 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $98,827 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $128,472. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,140 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,801 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.