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$87,842 GS-13 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2018)
$114,195 GS-13 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2018)
+$12,214 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,842 $3,378.54 $42.09 +$12,214
Step 2 $90,770 $3,491.15 $43.49 +$12,621
Step 3 $93,698 $3,603.77 $44.90 +$13,028
Step 4 $96,626 $3,716.38 $46.30 +$13,435
Step 5 $99,554 $3,829.00 $47.70 +$13,842
Step 6 $102,483 $3,941.65 $49.11 +$14,250
Step 7 $105,411 $4,054.27 $50.51 +$14,657
Step 8 $108,339 $4,166.88 $51.91 +$15,064
Step 9 $111,267 $4,279.50 $53.31 +$15,471
Step 10 $114,195 $4,392.12 $54.72 +$15,878
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 1 $87,842
  • Locality add-on +$12,214
  • Adjustment percent 16.15%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 10 $114,195

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 2018, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.15% 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 $3,379 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,392. 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-13 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-13 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $87,842 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,195. This is 16.15% 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 2018, it is 16.15%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,214 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 $3,379 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.