GS-6 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,235 | $24.55 | $1,964.00 |
| Step 2 | $52,943 | $25.37 | $2,029.60 |
| Step 3 | $54,651 | $26.19 | $2,095.20 |
| Step 4 | $56,359 | $27.00 | $2,160.00 |
| Step 5 | $58,066 | $27.82 | $2,225.60 |
| Step 6 | $59,774 | $28.64 | $2,291.20 |
| Step 7 | $61,482 | $29.46 | $2,356.80 |
| Step 8 | $63,190 | $30.28 | $2,422.40 |
| Step 9 | $64,898 | $31.10 | $2,488.00 |
| Step 10 | $66,605 | $31.91 | $2,552.80 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,066 |
| Per month | $4,839 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,225.60 |
| Hourly | $27.82 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-7 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-6 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $51,235 at the first step to $66,605 at the top step, with $58,066 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.