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$23,607 GS-2 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2016)
$29,715 GS-2 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2016)
+$2,984 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $23,607 $907.96 $11.31 +$2,984
Step 2 $24,169 $929.58 $11.58 +$3,055
Step 3 $24,951 $959.65 $11.96 +$3,154
Step 4 $25,613 $985.12 $12.27 +$3,238
Step 5 $25,903 $996.27 $12.41 +$3,274
Step 6 $26,666 $1,025.62 $12.78 +$3,371
Step 7 $27,428 $1,054.92 $13.14 +$3,467
Step 8 $28,191 $1,084.27 $13.51 +$3,564
Step 9 $28,953 $1,113.58 $13.87 +$3,660
Step 10 $29,715 $1,142.88 $14.24 +$3,756
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,623
  • HARRISBURG GS-2 Step 1 $23,607
  • Locality add-on +$2,984
  • Adjustment percent 14.47%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,959
  • HARRISBURG GS-2 Step 10 $29,715

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-2 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2016, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 14.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $908 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,143. 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-2 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-2 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2016, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $23,607 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $29,715. This is 14.47% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,984 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $908 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.