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$36,172 GS-4 Step 1 in Hartford (2022)
$47,023 GS-4 Step 10 in Hartford (2022)
+$8,390 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,172 $1,391.23 $17.33 +$8,390
Step 2 $37,378 $1,437.62 $17.91 +$8,670
Step 3 $38,583 $1,483.96 $18.49 +$8,949
Step 4 $39,789 $1,530.35 $19.07 +$9,229
Step 5 $40,995 $1,576.73 $19.64 +$9,509
Step 6 $42,200 $1,623.08 $20.22 +$9,788
Step 7 $43,406 $1,669.46 $20.80 +$10,068
Step 8 $44,612 $1,715.85 $21.38 +$10,348
Step 9 $45,817 $1,762.19 $21.95 +$10,627
Step 10 $47,023 $1,808.58 $22.53 +$10,907
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Hartford GS-4 Step 1 $36,172
  • Locality add-on +$8,390
  • Adjustment percent 30.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Hartford GS-4 Step 10 $47,023

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 2022, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.20% 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 $1,391 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,809. 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-4 Hartford page.

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GS-4 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hartford?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $36,172 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,023. This is 30.20% 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 2022, it is 30.20%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,390 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 $1,391 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.