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$25,306 GS-1 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2020)
$31,658 GS-1 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2020)
+$5,763 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-1 pay table for HARTFORD

Each step below already includes the 29.49% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,306 $973.31 $12.13 +$5,763
Step 2 $26,154 $1,005.92 $12.53 +$5,956
Step 3 $26,996 $1,038.31 $12.94 +$6,148
Step 4 $27,833 $1,070.50 $13.34 +$6,339
Step 5 $28,674 $1,102.85 $13.74 +$6,530
Step 6 $29,166 $1,121.77 $13.98 +$6,642
Step 7 $29,998 $1,153.77 $14.37 +$6,832
Step 8 $30,837 $1,186.04 $14.78 +$7,023
Step 9 $30,870 $1,187.31 $14.79 +$7,030
Step 10 $31,658 $1,217.62 $15.17 +$7,210
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,543
  • HARTFORD GS-1 Step 1 $25,306
  • Locality add-on +$5,763
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $24,448
  • HARTFORD GS-1 Step 10 $31,658

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-1 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2020, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $973 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,218. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 HARTFORD page.

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GS-1 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2020, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $25,306 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $31,658. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in HARTFORD?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARTFORD in 2020, it is 29.49%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,763 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $973 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.