GS-13 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $120,094 | $57.54 | $4,603.20 |
| Step 2 | $124,097 | $59.46 | $4,756.80 |
| Step 3 | $128,100 | $61.38 | $4,910.40 |
| Step 4 | $132,104 | $63.30 | $5,064.00 |
| Step 5 | $136,107 | $65.22 | $5,217.60 |
| Step 6 | $140,110 | $67.13 | $5,370.40 |
| Step 7 | $144,114 | $69.05 | $5,524.00 |
| Step 8 | $148,117 | $70.97 | $5,677.60 |
| Step 9 | $152,120 | $72.89 | $5,831.20 |
| Step 10 | $156,124 | $74.81 | $5,984.80 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $136,107 |
| Per month | $11,342 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,217.60 |
| Hourly | $65.22 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-14 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-13 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $120,094 at the first step to $156,124 at the top step, with $136,107 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.