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$30,049 GS-4 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2018)
$39,060 GS-4 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2018)
+$4,178 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,049 $1,155.73 $14.40 +$4,178
Step 2 $31,050 $1,194.23 $14.88 +$4,317
Step 3 $32,052 $1,232.77 $15.36 +$4,457
Step 4 $33,053 $1,271.27 $15.84 +$4,596
Step 5 $34,054 $1,309.77 $16.32 +$4,735
Step 6 $35,055 $1,348.27 $16.80 +$4,874
Step 7 $36,056 $1,386.77 $17.28 +$5,013
Step 8 $37,058 $1,425.31 $17.76 +$5,153
Step 9 $38,059 $1,463.81 $18.24 +$5,292
Step 10 $39,060 $1,502.31 $18.72 +$5,431
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 1 $30,049
  • Locality add-on +$4,178
  • Adjustment percent 16.15%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 10 $39,060

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 2018, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.15% 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 $1,156 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,502. 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-4 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-4 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $30,049 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,060. This is 16.15% 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 2018, it is 16.15%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,178 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 $1,156 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.