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$33,806 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$43,943 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$7,573 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,806 $1,300.23 $16.20 +$7,573
Step 2 $34,933 $1,343.58 $16.74 +$7,826
Step 3 $36,059 $1,386.88 $17.28 +$8,078
Step 4 $37,185 $1,430.19 $17.82 +$8,330
Step 5 $38,312 $1,473.54 $18.36 +$8,583
Step 6 $39,438 $1,516.85 $18.90 +$8,835
Step 7 $40,564 $1,560.15 $19.44 +$9,087
Step 8 $41,691 $1,603.50 $19.98 +$9,340
Step 9 $42,817 $1,646.81 $20.52 +$9,592
Step 10 $43,943 $1,690.12 $21.06 +$9,844
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $33,806
  • Locality add-on +$7,573
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $43,943

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-4 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,300 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,690. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $33,806 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,943. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,573 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,300 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.