GS-2 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,539 | $16.07 | $1,285.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,337 | $16.45 | $1,316.00 |
| Step 3 | $35,449 | $16.99 | $1,359.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,388 | $17.44 | $1,395.20 |
| Step 5 | $36,795 | $17.63 | $1,410.40 |
| Step 6 | $37,877 | $18.15 | $1,452.00 |
| Step 7 | $38,958 | $18.67 | $1,493.60 |
| Step 8 | $40,040 | $19.19 | $1,535.20 |
| Step 9 | $41,122 | $19.70 | $1,576.00 |
| Step 10 | $42,204 | $20.22 | $1,617.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,795 |
| Per month | $3,066 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,410.40 |
| Hourly | $17.63 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-3 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-2 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $33,539 at the first step to $42,204 at the top step, with $36,795 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.