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$105,743 GS-13 Step 1 in Hartford (2022)
$137,464 GS-13 Step 10 in Hartford (2022)
+$24,527 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 pay table for Hartford

Each step below already includes the 30.20% 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 $105,743 $4,067.04 $50.67 +$24,527
Step 2 $109,268 $4,202.62 $52.36 +$25,345
Step 3 $112,792 $4,338.15 $54.05 +$26,162
Step 4 $116,317 $4,473.73 $55.73 +$26,980
Step 5 $119,841 $4,609.27 $57.42 +$27,797
Step 6 $123,366 $4,744.85 $59.11 +$28,615
Step 7 $126,890 $4,880.38 $60.80 +$29,432
Step 8 $130,415 $5,015.96 $62.49 +$30,250
Step 9 $133,939 $5,151.50 $64.18 +$31,067
Step 10 $137,464 $5,287.08 $65.87 +$31,885
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 1 $105,743
  • Locality add-on +$24,527
  • Adjustment percent 30.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 10 $137,464

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 2022, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.20% 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 $4,067 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,287. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $105,743 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,464. This is 30.20% 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 2022, it is 30.20%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,527 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 $4,067 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.