GS-8 Pay — Hartford-East Hartford (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,052 | $30.21 | $2,416.80 |
| Step 2 | $65,154 | $31.22 | $2,497.60 |
| Step 3 | $67,255 | $32.23 | $2,578.40 |
| Step 4 | $69,357 | $33.23 | $2,658.40 |
| Step 5 | $71,458 | $34.24 | $2,739.20 |
| Step 6 | $73,559 | $35.25 | $2,820.00 |
| Step 7 | $75,661 | $36.25 | $2,900.00 |
| Step 8 | $77,762 | $37.26 | $2,980.80 |
| Step 9 | $79,863 | $38.27 | $3,061.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,965 | $39.27 | $3,141.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Hartford-East Hartford, CT-MA locality | 32.08% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,458 |
| Per month | $5,955 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,739.20 |
| Hourly | $34.24 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-9 in Hartford-East Hartford
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Hartford-East Hartford?
For 2026, GS-8 in Hartford-East Hartford ranges from $63,052 at the first step to $81,965 at the top step, with $71,458 near the middle.
How is Hartford-East Hartford locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.