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$102,903 GS-13 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$133,775 GS-13 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$23,435 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $102,903 $3,957.81 $49.31 +$23,435
Step 2 $106,333 $4,089.73 $50.95 +$24,216
Step 3 $109,763 $4,221.65 $52.59 +$24,997
Step 4 $113,194 $4,353.62 $54.24 +$25,779
Step 5 $116,624 $4,485.54 $55.88 +$26,560
Step 6 $120,054 $4,617.46 $57.52 +$27,341
Step 7 $123,484 $4,749.38 $59.17 +$28,122
Step 8 $126,914 $4,881.31 $60.81 +$28,903
Step 9 $130,345 $5,013.27 $62.46 +$29,685
Step 10 $133,775 $5,145.19 $64.10 +$30,466
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $79,468
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 1 $102,903
  • Locality add-on +$23,435
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $103,309
  • HARTFORD GS-13 Step 10 $133,775

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 2021, 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 $3,958 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,145. 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-13 HARTFORD page.

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GS-13 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $102,903 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $133,775. 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 2021, it is 29.49%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,435 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 $3,958 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.