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$116,783 GS-14 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$151,822 GS-14 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$26,162 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $116,783 $4,491.65 $55.96 +$26,162
Step 2 $120,676 $4,641.38 $57.82 +$27,034
Step 3 $124,570 $4,791.15 $59.69 +$27,907
Step 4 $128,463 $4,940.88 $61.55 +$28,779
Step 5 $132,356 $5,090.62 $63.42 +$29,651
Step 6 $136,249 $5,240.35 $65.28 +$30,523
Step 7 $140,142 $5,390.08 $67.15 +$31,395
Step 8 $144,035 $5,539.81 $69.02 +$32,267
Step 9 $147,929 $5,689.58 $70.88 +$33,140
Step 10 $151,822 $5,839.31 $72.75 +$34,012
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $90,621
  • HARTFORD GS-14 Step 1 $116,783
  • Locality add-on +$26,162
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $117,810
  • HARTFORD GS-14 Step 10 $151,822

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-14 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,492 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,839. 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-14 HARTFORD page.

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GS-14 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $116,783 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $151,822. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,162 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $4,492 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.