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$35,201 GS-4 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$45,759 GS-4 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$8,017 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $35,201 $1,353.88 $16.87 +$8,017
Step 2 $36,374 $1,399.00 $17.43 +$8,284
Step 3 $37,547 $1,444.12 $17.99 +$8,551
Step 4 $38,720 $1,489.23 $18.55 +$8,818
Step 5 $39,893 $1,534.35 $19.11 +$9,085
Step 6 $41,066 $1,579.46 $19.68 +$9,352
Step 7 $42,240 $1,624.62 $20.24 +$9,620
Step 8 $43,413 $1,669.73 $20.80 +$9,887
Step 9 $44,586 $1,714.85 $21.36 +$10,154
Step 10 $45,759 $1,759.96 $21.93 +$10,421
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 1 $35,201
  • Locality add-on +$8,017
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • HARTFORD GS-4 Step 10 $45,759

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 2021, 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 $1,354 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,760. 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-4 HARTFORD page.

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GS-4 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $35,201 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,759. 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 2021, it is 29.49%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,017 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 $1,354 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.