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$59,308 GS-11 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2016)
$77,100 GS-11 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2016)
+$7,497 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for HARRISBURG

Each step below already includes the 14.47% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,308 $2,281.08 $28.42 +$7,497
Step 2 $61,285 $2,357.12 $29.37 +$7,747
Step 3 $63,262 $2,433.15 $30.31 +$7,997
Step 4 $65,239 $2,509.19 $31.26 +$8,247
Step 5 $67,216 $2,585.23 $32.21 +$8,497
Step 6 $69,193 $2,661.27 $33.15 +$8,747
Step 7 $71,169 $2,737.27 $34.10 +$8,996
Step 8 $73,146 $2,813.31 $35.05 +$9,246
Step 9 $75,123 $2,889.35 $36.00 +$9,496
Step 10 $77,100 $2,965.38 $36.94 +$9,746
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 1 $59,308
  • Locality add-on +$7,497
  • Adjustment percent 14.47%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 10 $77,100

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 14.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,281 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,965. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-11 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $59,308 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,100. This is 14.47% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARRISBURG?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARRISBURG in 2016, it is 14.47%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,497 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,281 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.