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$71,484 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2020)
$92,927 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2020)
+$16,280 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,484 $2,749.38 $34.25 +$16,280
Step 2 $73,866 $2,841.00 $35.39 +$16,822
Step 3 $76,249 $2,932.65 $36.54 +$17,365
Step 4 $78,632 $3,024.31 $37.68 +$17,908
Step 5 $81,014 $3,115.92 $38.82 +$18,450
Step 6 $83,397 $3,207.58 $39.96 +$18,993
Step 7 $85,779 $3,299.19 $41.10 +$19,535
Step 8 $88,162 $3,390.85 $42.24 +$20,078
Step 9 $90,545 $3,482.50 $43.39 +$20,621
Step 10 $92,927 $3,574.12 $44.53 +$21,163
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $71,484
  • Locality add-on +$16,280
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $92,927

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-11 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2020, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,749 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,574. 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-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $71,484 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,927. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,280 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,749 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.