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$28,916 GS-4 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2016)
$37,591 GS-4 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2016)
+$3,655 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,916 $1,112.15 $13.86 +$3,655
Step 2 $29,880 $1,149.23 $14.32 +$3,777
Step 3 $30,844 $1,186.31 $14.78 +$3,899
Step 4 $31,808 $1,223.38 $15.24 +$4,021
Step 5 $32,772 $1,260.46 $15.70 +$4,143
Step 6 $33,735 $1,297.50 $16.16 +$4,264
Step 7 $34,699 $1,334.58 $16.63 +$4,386
Step 8 $35,663 $1,371.65 $17.09 +$4,508
Step 9 $36,627 $1,408.73 $17.55 +$4,630
Step 10 $37,591 $1,445.81 $18.01 +$4,752
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 1 $28,916
  • Locality add-on +$3,655
  • Adjustment percent 14.47%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 10 $37,591

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-4 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 14.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,112 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,446. 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-4 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-4 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $28,916 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,591. This is 14.47% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,655 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,112 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.