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$89,455 GS-13 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2019)
$116,290 GS-13 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2019)
+$12,768 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,455 $3,440.58 $42.86 +$12,768
Step 2 $92,437 $3,555.27 $44.29 +$13,194
Step 3 $95,419 $3,669.96 $45.72 +$13,620
Step 4 $98,400 $3,784.62 $47.15 +$14,045
Step 5 $101,382 $3,899.31 $48.58 +$14,471
Step 6 $104,363 $4,013.96 $50.01 +$14,896
Step 7 $107,345 $4,128.65 $51.44 +$15,322
Step 8 $110,326 $4,243.31 $52.86 +$15,747
Step 9 $113,308 $4,358.00 $54.29 +$16,173
Step 10 $116,290 $4,472.69 $55.72 +$16,599
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 1 $89,455
  • Locality add-on +$12,768
  • Adjustment percent 16.65%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 10 $116,290

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 2019, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.65% 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 $3,441 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,473. 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-13 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-13 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $89,455 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,290. This is 16.65% 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 2019, it is 16.65%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,768 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 $3,441 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.