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$42,161 GS-6 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$54,815 GS-6 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$9,445 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,161 $1,621.58 $20.20 +$9,445
Step 2 $43,567 $1,675.65 $20.88 +$9,760
Step 3 $44,973 $1,729.73 $21.55 +$10,075
Step 4 $46,379 $1,783.81 $22.22 +$10,390
Step 5 $47,785 $1,837.88 $22.90 +$10,705
Step 6 $49,191 $1,891.96 $23.57 +$11,020
Step 7 $50,597 $1,946.04 $24.24 +$11,335
Step 8 $52,003 $2,000.12 $24.92 +$11,650
Step 9 $53,409 $2,054.19 $25.59 +$11,965
Step 10 $54,815 $2,108.27 $26.26 +$12,280
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 1 $42,161
  • Locality add-on +$9,445
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 10 $54,815

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-6 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,622 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,108. 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-6 HARTFORD page.

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GS-6 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $42,161 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,815. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,445 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,622 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.