GS-5 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,963 | $22.02 | $1,761.60 |
| Step 2 | $47,495 | $22.76 | $1,820.80 |
| Step 3 | $49,027 | $23.49 | $1,879.20 |
| Step 4 | $50,559 | $24.23 | $1,938.40 |
| Step 5 | $52,091 | $24.96 | $1,996.80 |
| Step 6 | $53,623 | $25.69 | $2,055.20 |
| Step 7 | $55,155 | $26.43 | $2,114.40 |
| Step 8 | $56,687 | $27.16 | $2,172.80 |
| Step 9 | $58,220 | $27.90 | $2,232.00 |
| Step 10 | $59,752 | $28.63 | $2,290.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,091 |
| Per month | $4,341 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,996.80 |
| Hourly | $24.96 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-6 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-5 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $45,963 at the first step to $59,752 at the top step, with $52,091 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.