GS-4 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,081 | $19.68 | $1,574.40 |
| Step 2 | $42,451 | $20.34 | $1,627.20 |
| Step 3 | $43,820 | $21.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Step 4 | $45,190 | $21.65 | $1,732.00 |
| Step 5 | $46,560 | $22.31 | $1,784.80 |
| Step 6 | $47,929 | $22.97 | $1,837.60 |
| Step 7 | $49,299 | $23.62 | $1,889.60 |
| Step 8 | $50,669 | $24.28 | $1,942.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,038 | $24.93 | $1,994.40 |
| Step 10 | $53,408 | $25.59 | $2,047.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,560 |
| Per month | $3,880 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,784.80 |
| Hourly | $22.31 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-5 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-4 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $41,081 at the first step to $53,408 at the top step, with $46,560 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.