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$77,655 GS-11 Step 1 in Hartford (2023)
$100,947 GS-11 Step 10 in Hartford (2023)
+$18,336 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,655 $2,986.73 $37.21 +$18,336
Step 2 $80,243 $3,086.27 $38.45 +$18,947
Step 3 $82,831 $3,185.81 $39.69 +$19,558
Step 4 $85,419 $3,285.35 $40.93 +$20,169
Step 5 $88,007 $3,384.88 $42.17 +$20,780
Step 6 $90,595 $3,484.42 $43.41 +$21,391
Step 7 $93,183 $3,583.96 $44.65 +$22,002
Step 8 $95,771 $3,683.50 $45.89 +$22,613
Step 9 $98,359 $3,783.04 $47.13 +$23,224
Step 10 $100,947 $3,882.58 $48.37 +$23,835
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Hartford GS-11 Step 1 $77,655
  • Locality add-on +$18,336
  • Adjustment percent 30.91%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Hartford GS-11 Step 10 $100,947

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-11 in Hartford: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Hartford

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $2,987 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,883. 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-11 Hartford page.

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GS-11 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Hartford?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $77,655 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,947. This is 30.91% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,336 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Hartford?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $2,987 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.