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$43,901 GS-6 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$57,070 GS-6 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$9,998 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $43,901 $1,688.50 $21.04 +$9,998
Step 2 $45,364 $1,744.77 $21.74 +$10,331
Step 3 $46,827 $1,801.04 $22.44 +$10,664
Step 4 $48,291 $1,857.35 $23.14 +$10,998
Step 5 $49,754 $1,913.62 $23.84 +$11,331
Step 6 $51,217 $1,969.88 $24.54 +$11,664
Step 7 $52,680 $2,026.15 $25.24 +$11,997
Step 8 $54,144 $2,082.46 $25.94 +$12,331
Step 9 $55,607 $2,138.73 $26.64 +$12,664
Step 10 $57,070 $2,195.00 $27.35 +$12,997
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 1 $43,901
  • Locality add-on +$9,998
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • HARTFORD GS-6 Step 10 $57,070

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-6 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2021, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,689 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,195. 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-6 HARTFORD page.

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GS-6 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $43,901 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,070. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,998 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $1,689 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.