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$34,852 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2020)
$45,306 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2020)
+$7,937 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,852 $1,340.46 $16.70 +$7,937
Step 2 $36,014 $1,385.15 $17.26 +$8,202
Step 3 $37,175 $1,429.81 $17.81 +$8,466
Step 4 $38,337 $1,474.50 $18.37 +$8,731
Step 5 $39,498 $1,519.15 $18.93 +$8,995
Step 6 $40,660 $1,563.85 $19.48 +$9,260
Step 7 $41,821 $1,608.50 $20.04 +$9,524
Step 8 $42,983 $1,653.19 $20.60 +$9,789
Step 9 $44,144 $1,697.85 $21.15 +$10,053
Step 10 $45,306 $1,742.54 $21.71 +$10,318
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $34,852
  • Locality add-on +$7,937
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $45,306

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-4 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2020, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,340 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,743. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $34,852 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,306. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,937 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,340 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.