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$101,884 GS-13 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2020)
$132,453 GS-13 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2020)
+$23,203 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,884 $3,918.62 $48.82 +$23,203
Step 2 $105,281 $4,049.27 $50.45 +$23,977
Step 3 $108,677 $4,179.88 $52.07 +$24,750
Step 4 $112,074 $4,310.54 $53.70 +$25,524
Step 5 $115,470 $4,441.15 $55.33 +$26,297
Step 6 $118,867 $4,571.81 $56.96 +$27,071
Step 7 $122,263 $4,702.42 $58.58 +$27,844
Step 8 $125,660 $4,833.08 $60.21 +$28,618
Step 9 $129,056 $4,963.69 $61.84 +$29,391
Step 10 $132,453 $5,094.35 $63.47 +$30,165
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 1 $101,884
  • Locality add-on +$23,203
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 10 $132,453

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-13 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2020, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,919 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,094. 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-13 HARTFORD page.

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GS-13 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $101,884 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,453. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,203 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $3,919 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.