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$86,241 GS-13 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2017)
$112,113 GS-13 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2017)
+$11,657 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $86,241 $3,316.96 $41.32 +$11,657
Step 2 $89,116 $3,427.54 $42.70 +$12,046
Step 3 $91,991 $3,538.12 $44.08 +$12,435
Step 4 $94,865 $3,648.65 $45.46 +$12,823
Step 5 $97,740 $3,759.23 $46.83 +$13,212
Step 6 $100,614 $3,869.77 $48.21 +$13,600
Step 7 $103,489 $3,980.35 $49.59 +$13,989
Step 8 $106,363 $4,090.88 $50.96 +$14,377
Step 9 $109,238 $4,201.46 $52.34 +$14,766
Step 10 $112,113 $4,312.04 $53.72 +$15,155
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 1 $86,241
  • Locality add-on +$11,657
  • Adjustment percent 15.63%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 10 $112,113

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-13 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2017, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 15.63% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $3,317 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,312. 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-13 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-13 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $86,241 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,113. This is 15.63% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,657 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $3,317 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.