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$59,673 GS-9 Step 1 in HARTFORD (2021)
$77,574 GS-9 Step 10 in HARTFORD (2021)
+$13,590 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,673 $2,295.12 $28.59 +$13,590
Step 2 $61,662 $2,371.62 $29.55 +$14,043
Step 3 $63,651 $2,448.12 $30.50 +$14,496
Step 4 $65,640 $2,524.62 $31.45 +$14,949
Step 5 $67,629 $2,601.12 $32.40 +$15,402
Step 6 $69,618 $2,677.62 $33.36 +$15,855
Step 7 $71,607 $2,754.12 $34.31 +$16,308
Step 8 $73,596 $2,830.62 $35.26 +$16,761
Step 9 $75,585 $2,907.12 $36.22 +$17,214
Step 10 $77,574 $2,983.62 $37.17 +$17,667
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARTFORD pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 1 $59,673
  • Locality add-on +$13,590
  • Adjustment percent 29.49%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • HARTFORD GS-9 Step 10 $77,574

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-9 in HARTFORD: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the HARTFORD pay area adds a 29.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in HARTFORD

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,295 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,984. 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-9 HARTFORD page.

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GS-9 in HARTFORD questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HARTFORD?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns $59,673 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,574. This is 29.49% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,590 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HARTFORD?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARTFORD earns roughly $2,295 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.