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$40,674 GS-4 Step 1 in Hartford (2025)
$52,882 GS-4 Step 10 in Hartford (2025)
+$9,879 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Hartford

Each step below already includes the 32.08% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,674 $1,564.38 $19.49 +$9,879
Step 2 $42,030 $1,616.54 $20.14 +$10,208
Step 3 $43,387 $1,668.73 $20.79 +$10,538
Step 4 $44,743 $1,720.88 $21.44 +$10,867
Step 5 $46,100 $1,773.08 $22.09 +$11,197
Step 6 $47,456 $1,825.23 $22.74 +$11,526
Step 7 $48,813 $1,877.42 $23.39 +$11,856
Step 8 $50,169 $1,929.58 $24.04 +$12,185
Step 9 $51,526 $1,981.77 $24.69 +$12,515
Step 10 $52,882 $2,033.92 $25.34 +$12,844
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hartford pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Hartford GS-4 Step 1 $40,674
  • Locality add-on +$9,879
  • Adjustment percent 32.08%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Hartford GS-4 Step 10 $52,882

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-4 in Hartford: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2025, the Hartford pay area adds a 32.08% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hartford

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $1,564 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,034. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Hartford page.

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GS-4 in Hartford questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hartford?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns $40,674 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,882. This is 32.08% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Hartford?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hartford in 2025, it is 32.08%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,879 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hartford?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hartford earns roughly $1,564 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.