GS-15 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $166,928 | $79.98 | $6,398.40 |
| Step 2 | $172,493 | $82.65 | $6,612.00 |
| Step 3 | $178,057 | $85.32 | $6,825.60 |
| Step 4 | $183,622 | $87.98 | $7,038.40 |
| Step 5 | $189,186 | $90.65 | $7,252.00 |
| Step 6 | $194,751 | $93.32 | $7,465.60 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $189,186 |
| Per month | $15,766 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,252.00 |
| Hourly | $90.65 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-15 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $166,928 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $189,186 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.