GS-3 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,597 | $17.54 | $1,403.20 |
| Step 2 | $37,817 | $18.12 | $1,449.60 |
| Step 3 | $39,038 | $18.71 | $1,496.80 |
| Step 4 | $40,258 | $19.29 | $1,543.20 |
| Step 5 | $41,478 | $19.87 | $1,589.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,699 | $20.46 | $1,636.80 |
| Step 7 | $43,919 | $21.04 | $1,683.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,140 | $21.63 | $1,730.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,360 | $22.21 | $1,776.80 |
| Step 10 | $47,580 | $22.80 | $1,824.00 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,478 |
| Per month | $3,457 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,589.60 |
| Hourly | $19.87 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-4 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-3 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $36,597 at the first step to $47,580 at the top step, with $41,478 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.