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$57,310 GS-9 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2019)
$74,498 GS-9 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2019)
+$12,839 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,310 $2,204.23 $27.46 +$12,839
Step 2 $59,220 $2,277.69 $28.38 +$13,267
Step 3 $61,129 $2,351.12 $29.29 +$13,694
Step 4 $63,039 $2,424.58 $30.21 +$14,122
Step 5 $64,949 $2,498.04 $31.12 +$14,550
Step 6 $66,859 $2,571.50 $32.04 +$14,978
Step 7 $68,769 $2,644.96 $32.95 +$15,406
Step 8 $70,679 $2,718.42 $33.87 +$15,834
Step 9 $72,589 $2,791.88 $34.78 +$16,262
Step 10 $74,498 $2,865.31 $35.70 +$16,689
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $44,471
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 1 $57,310
  • Locality add-on +$12,839
  • Adjustment percent 28.87%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,809
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 10 $74,498

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-9 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2019, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 28.87% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,204 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,865. 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-9 HARTFORD page.

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GS-9 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2019, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $57,310 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,498. This is 28.87% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,839 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,204 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.