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$62,764 GS-11 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2019)
$81,598 GS-11 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2019)
+$8,959 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,764 $2,414.00 $30.07 +$8,959
Step 2 $64,856 $2,494.46 $31.08 +$9,257
Step 3 $66,949 $2,574.96 $32.08 +$9,556
Step 4 $69,042 $2,655.46 $33.08 +$9,855
Step 5 $71,134 $2,735.92 $34.08 +$10,153
Step 6 $73,227 $2,816.42 $35.09 +$10,452
Step 7 $75,320 $2,896.92 $36.09 +$10,751
Step 8 $77,412 $2,977.38 $37.09 +$11,049
Step 9 $79,505 $3,057.88 $38.10 +$11,348
Step 10 $81,598 $3,138.38 $39.10 +$11,647
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 1 $62,764
  • Locality add-on +$8,959
  • Adjustment percent 16.65%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 10 $81,598

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 2019, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.65% 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 $2,414 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,138. 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-11 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-11 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $62,764 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,598. This is 16.65% 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 2019, it is 16.65%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,959 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 $2,414 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.