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$57,127 GS-10 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2019)
$74,261 GS-10 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2019)
+$8,154 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for HARRISBURG

Each step below already includes the 16.65% 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 $57,127 $2,197.19 $27.37 +$8,154
Step 2 $59,031 $2,270.42 $28.29 +$8,426
Step 3 $60,934 $2,343.62 $29.20 +$8,697
Step 4 $62,838 $2,416.85 $30.11 +$8,969
Step 5 $64,742 $2,490.08 $31.02 +$9,241
Step 6 $66,646 $2,563.31 $31.93 +$9,513
Step 7 $68,549 $2,636.50 $32.85 +$9,784
Step 8 $70,453 $2,709.73 $33.76 +$10,056
Step 9 $72,357 $2,782.96 $34.67 +$10,328
Step 10 $74,261 $2,856.19 $35.58 +$10,600
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 1 $57,127
  • Locality add-on +$8,154
  • Adjustment percent 16.65%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 10 $74,261

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 2019, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.65% 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 $2,197 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,856. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $57,127 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,261. This is 16.65% 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 2019, it is 16.65%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,154 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 $2,197 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.