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$47,219 GS-6 Step 1 in Hartford (2023)
$61,381 GS-6 Step 10 in Hartford (2023)
+$11,149 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,219 $1,816.12 $22.63 +$11,149
Step 2 $48,793 $1,876.65 $23.38 +$11,521
Step 3 $50,366 $1,937.15 $24.13 +$11,892
Step 4 $51,940 $1,997.69 $24.89 +$12,264
Step 5 $53,513 $2,058.19 $25.64 +$12,635
Step 6 $55,087 $2,118.73 $26.40 +$13,007
Step 7 $56,660 $2,179.23 $27.15 +$13,378
Step 8 $58,234 $2,239.77 $27.90 +$13,750
Step 9 $59,808 $2,300.31 $28.66 +$14,122
Step 10 $61,381 $2,360.81 $29.41 +$14,493
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Hartford GS-6 Step 1 $47,219
  • Locality add-on +$11,149
  • Adjustment percent 30.91%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Hartford GS-6 Step 10 $61,381

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-6 in Hartford: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2023, the Hartford pay area adds a 30.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Hartford

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $1,816 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,361. 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-6 Hartford page.

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GS-6 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Hartford?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $47,219 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,381. This is 30.91% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,149 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Hartford?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $1,816 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.