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$56,097 GS-10 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2018)
$72,927 GS-10 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2018)
+$7,800 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for HARRISBURG

Each step below already includes the 16.15% 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 $56,097 $2,157.58 $26.88 +$7,800
Step 2 $57,967 $2,229.50 $27.78 +$8,060
Step 3 $59,837 $2,301.42 $28.67 +$8,320
Step 4 $61,707 $2,373.35 $29.57 +$8,580
Step 5 $63,577 $2,445.27 $30.46 +$8,840
Step 6 $65,447 $2,517.19 $31.36 +$9,100
Step 7 $67,317 $2,589.12 $32.26 +$9,360
Step 8 $69,187 $2,661.04 $33.15 +$9,620
Step 9 $71,057 $2,732.96 $34.05 +$9,880
Step 10 $72,927 $2,804.88 $34.94 +$10,140
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 1 $56,097
  • Locality add-on +$7,800
  • Adjustment percent 16.15%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 10 $72,927

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 2018, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.15% 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 $2,158 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,805. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $56,097 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,927. This is 16.15% 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 2018, it is 16.15%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,800 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 $2,158 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.