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$110,679 GS-13 Step 1 in Hartford (2023)
$143,881 GS-13 Step 10 in Hartford (2023)
+$26,133 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $110,679 $4,256.88 $53.03 +$26,133
Step 2 $114,368 $4,398.77 $54.80 +$27,004
Step 3 $118,057 $4,540.65 $56.57 +$27,875
Step 4 $121,746 $4,682.54 $58.34 +$28,746
Step 5 $125,435 $4,824.42 $60.10 +$29,617
Step 6 $129,124 $4,966.31 $61.87 +$30,488
Step 7 $132,813 $5,108.19 $63.64 +$31,359
Step 8 $136,502 $5,250.08 $65.41 +$32,230
Step 9 $140,192 $5,392.00 $67.17 +$33,102
Step 10 $143,881 $5,533.88 $68.94 +$33,973
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 1 $110,679
  • Locality add-on +$26,133
  • Adjustment percent 30.91%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 10 $143,881

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 2023, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.91% 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 $4,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,534. 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-13 Hartford page.

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GS-13 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Hartford?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $110,679 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $143,881. This is 30.91% 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 2023, it is 30.91%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,133 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 $4,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.