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$116,510 GS-13 Step 1 in Hartford (2024)
$151,467 GS-13 Step 10 in Hartford (2024)
+$27,990 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 pay table for Hartford

Each step below already includes the 31.62% 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 $116,510 $4,481.15 $55.83 +$27,990
Step 2 $120,394 $4,630.54 $57.69 +$28,923
Step 3 $124,278 $4,779.92 $59.55 +$29,856
Step 4 $128,162 $4,929.31 $61.41 +$30,789
Step 5 $132,046 $5,078.69 $63.27 +$31,722
Step 6 $135,931 $5,228.12 $65.13 +$32,656
Step 7 $139,815 $5,377.50 $66.99 +$33,589
Step 8 $143,699 $5,526.88 $68.85 +$34,522
Step 9 $147,583 $5,676.27 $70.72 +$35,455
Step 10 $151,467 $5,825.65 $72.58 +$36,388
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 1 $116,510
  • Locality add-on +$27,990
  • Adjustment percent 31.62%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Hartford GS-13 Step 10 $151,467

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 2024, the Hartford pay area adds a 31.62% 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 $4,481 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,826. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $116,510 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $151,467. This is 31.62% 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 2024, it is 31.62%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $27,990 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 $4,481 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.