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$61,632 GS-11 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2018)
$80,124 GS-11 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2018)
+$8,570 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,632 $2,370.46 $29.53 +$8,570
Step 2 $63,686 $2,449.46 $30.52 +$8,855
Step 3 $65,741 $2,528.50 $31.50 +$9,141
Step 4 $67,796 $2,607.54 $32.48 +$9,427
Step 5 $69,850 $2,686.54 $33.47 +$9,712
Step 6 $71,905 $2,765.58 $34.45 +$9,998
Step 7 $73,960 $2,844.62 $35.44 +$10,284
Step 8 $76,014 $2,923.62 $36.42 +$10,569
Step 9 $78,069 $3,002.65 $37.41 +$10,855
Step 10 $80,124 $3,081.69 $38.39 +$11,141
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 1 $61,632
  • Locality add-on +$8,570
  • Adjustment percent 16.15%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 10 $80,124

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 2018, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.15% 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 $2,370 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,082. 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-11 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-11 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $61,632 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,124. This is 16.15% 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 2018, it is 16.15%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,570 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 $2,370 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.