GS-12 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Hartford-East Hartford locality pay area for 2026. The Hartford-East Hartford area adds 32.08% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $100,992 | $48.39 | $3,871.20 |
| Step 2 | $104,359 | $50.00 | $4,000.00 |
| Step 3 | $107,726 | $51.62 | $4,129.60 |
| Step 4 | $111,092 | $53.23 | $4,258.40 |
| Step 5 | $114,459 | $54.84 | $4,387.20 |
| Step 6 | $117,826 | $56.46 | $4,516.80 |
| Step 7 | $121,193 | $58.07 | $4,645.60 |
| Step 8 | $124,559 | $59.68 | $4,774.40 |
| Step 9 | $127,926 | $61.30 | $4,904.00 |
| Step 10 | $131,293 | $62.91 | $5,032.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $114,459 |
| Per month | $9,538 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,387.20 |
| Hourly | $54.84 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Hartford-East Hartford GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-13 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-12 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $100,992 at the first step to $131,293 at the top step, with $114,459 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Hartford-East Hartford locality percentage of 32.08%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Hartford-East Hartford rate remained 32.08%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Hartford-East Hartford are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HAR · effective January 11, 2026 · Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA, 32.08% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.