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$65,064 GS-10 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2020)
$84,584 GS-10 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2020)
+$14,818 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,064 $2,502.46 $31.18 +$14,818
Step 2 $67,233 $2,585.88 $32.22 +$15,312
Step 3 $69,401 $2,669.27 $33.25 +$15,805
Step 4 $71,570 $2,752.69 $34.29 +$16,299
Step 5 $73,739 $2,836.12 $35.33 +$16,793
Step 6 $75,908 $2,919.54 $36.37 +$17,287
Step 7 $78,077 $3,002.96 $37.41 +$17,781
Step 8 $80,246 $3,086.38 $38.45 +$18,275
Step 9 $82,415 $3,169.81 $39.49 +$18,769
Step 10 $84,584 $3,253.23 $40.53 +$19,263
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • HARTFORD GS-10 Step 1 $65,064
  • Locality add-on +$14,818
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • HARTFORD GS-10 Step 10 $84,584

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-10 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,502 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,253. 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-10 HARTFORD page.

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GS-10 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $65,064 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,584. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 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-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,818 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,502 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.