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$55,075 GS-10 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2017)
$71,600 GS-10 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2017)
+$7,445 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for HARRISBURG

Each step below already includes the 15.63% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,075 $2,118.27 $26.39 +$7,445
Step 2 $56,911 $2,188.88 $27.27 +$7,693
Step 3 $58,747 $2,259.50 $28.15 +$7,941
Step 4 $60,583 $2,330.12 $29.03 +$8,189
Step 5 $62,419 $2,400.73 $29.91 +$8,437
Step 6 $64,256 $2,471.38 $30.79 +$8,686
Step 7 $66,092 $2,542.00 $31.67 +$8,934
Step 8 $67,928 $2,612.62 $32.55 +$9,182
Step 9 $69,764 $2,683.23 $33.43 +$9,430
Step 10 $71,600 $2,753.85 $34.31 +$9,678
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 1 $55,075
  • Locality add-on +$7,445
  • Adjustment percent 15.63%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 10 $71,600

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-10 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 15.63% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,118 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,754. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-10 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $55,075 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,600. This is 15.63% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in HARRISBURG?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARRISBURG in 2017, it is 15.63%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,445 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,118 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.