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$72,198 GS-11 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$93,863 GS-11 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$16,442 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $72,198 $2,776.85 $34.59 +$16,442
Step 2 $74,606 $2,869.46 $35.75 +$16,991
Step 3 $77,013 $2,962.04 $36.90 +$17,539
Step 4 $79,420 $3,054.62 $38.05 +$18,087
Step 5 $81,827 $3,147.19 $39.21 +$18,635
Step 6 $84,235 $3,239.81 $40.36 +$19,184
Step 7 $86,642 $3,332.38 $41.52 +$19,732
Step 8 $89,049 $3,424.96 $42.67 +$20,280
Step 9 $91,456 $3,517.54 $43.82 +$20,828
Step 10 $93,863 $3,610.12 $44.98 +$21,376
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 1 $72,198
  • Locality add-on +$16,442
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • HARTFORD GS-11 Step 10 $93,863

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 2021, 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 $2,777 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,610. 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-11 HARTFORD page.

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GS-11 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $72,198 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,863. 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 2021, it is 29.49%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,442 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 $2,777 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.