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$65,714 GS-10 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$85,432 GS-10 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$14,966 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $65,714 $2,527.46 $31.49 +$14,966
Step 2 $67,905 $2,611.73 $32.54 +$15,465
Step 3 $70,096 $2,696.00 $33.59 +$15,964
Step 4 $72,286 $2,780.23 $34.64 +$16,462
Step 5 $74,477 $2,864.50 $35.69 +$16,961
Step 6 $76,668 $2,948.77 $36.74 +$17,460
Step 7 $78,859 $3,033.04 $37.79 +$17,959
Step 8 $81,050 $3,117.31 $38.84 +$18,458
Step 9 $83,241 $3,201.58 $39.89 +$18,957
Step 10 $85,432 $3,285.85 $40.94 +$19,456
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • HARTFORD GS-10 Step 1 $65,714
  • Locality add-on +$14,966
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • HARTFORD GS-10 Step 10 $85,432

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 2021, 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 $2,527 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,286. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $65,714 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,432. 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 2021, it is 29.49%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,966 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 $2,527 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.