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$60,508 GS-11 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2017)
$78,657 GS-11 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2017)
+$8,179 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,508 $2,327.23 $28.99 +$8,179
Step 2 $62,525 $2,404.81 $29.96 +$8,452
Step 3 $64,541 $2,482.35 $30.93 +$8,724
Step 4 $66,558 $2,559.92 $31.89 +$8,997
Step 5 $68,574 $2,637.46 $32.86 +$9,269
Step 6 $70,591 $2,715.04 $33.82 +$9,542
Step 7 $72,608 $2,792.62 $34.79 +$9,815
Step 8 $74,624 $2,870.15 $35.76 +$10,087
Step 9 $76,641 $2,947.73 $36.72 +$10,360
Step 10 $78,657 $3,025.27 $37.69 +$10,632
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 1 $60,508
  • Locality add-on +$8,179
  • Adjustment percent 15.63%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 10 $78,657

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 2017, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 15.63% 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 $2,327 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,025. 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-11 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-11 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $60,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,657. This is 15.63% 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 2017, it is 15.63%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,179 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 $2,327 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.