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$70,678 GS-10 Step 1 in Hartford (2023)
$91,886 GS-10 Step 10 in Hartford (2023)
+$16,688 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Hartford

Each step below already includes the 30.91% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $70,678 $2,718.38 $33.87 +$16,688
Step 2 $73,035 $2,809.04 $35.00 +$17,245
Step 3 $75,391 $2,899.65 $36.12 +$17,801
Step 4 $77,747 $2,990.27 $37.25 +$18,357
Step 5 $80,104 $3,080.92 $38.38 +$18,914
Step 6 $82,460 $3,171.54 $39.51 +$19,470
Step 7 $84,817 $3,262.19 $40.64 +$20,027
Step 8 $87,173 $3,352.81 $41.77 +$20,583
Step 9 $89,529 $3,443.42 $42.90 +$21,139
Step 10 $91,886 $3,534.08 $44.03 +$21,696
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Hartford GS-10 Step 1 $70,678
  • Locality add-on +$16,688
  • Adjustment percent 30.91%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Hartford GS-10 Step 10 $91,886

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-10 in Hartford: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Hartford

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $2,718 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,534. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Hartford page.

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GS-10 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Hartford?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $70,678 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,886. This is 30.91% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Hartford?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hartford in 2023, it is 30.91%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,688 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Hartford?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $2,718 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.