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$29,502 GS-4 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2017)
$38,348 GS-4 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2017)
+$3,988 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,502 $1,134.69 $14.14 +$3,988
Step 2 $30,485 $1,172.50 $14.61 +$4,121
Step 3 $31,468 $1,210.31 $15.08 +$4,254
Step 4 $32,450 $1,248.08 $15.55 +$4,386
Step 5 $33,433 $1,285.88 $16.02 +$4,519
Step 6 $34,416 $1,323.69 $16.49 +$4,652
Step 7 $35,399 $1,361.50 $16.96 +$4,785
Step 8 $36,382 $1,399.31 $17.43 +$4,918
Step 9 $37,365 $1,437.12 $17.90 +$5,051
Step 10 $38,348 $1,474.92 $18.37 +$5,184
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 1 $29,502
  • Locality add-on +$3,988
  • Adjustment percent 15.63%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 10 $38,348

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 2017, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 15.63% 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 $1,135 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,475. 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-4 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-4 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $29,502 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,348. This is 15.63% 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 2017, it is 15.63%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,988 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 $1,135 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.