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$38,163 GS-6 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2019)
$49,617 GS-6 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2019)
+$5,447 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,163 $1,467.81 $18.29 +$5,447
Step 2 $39,436 $1,516.77 $18.90 +$5,629
Step 3 $40,709 $1,565.73 $19.51 +$5,811
Step 4 $41,981 $1,614.65 $20.12 +$5,992
Step 5 $43,254 $1,663.62 $20.73 +$6,174
Step 6 $44,526 $1,712.54 $21.33 +$6,355
Step 7 $45,799 $1,761.50 $21.94 +$6,537
Step 8 $47,072 $1,810.46 $22.55 +$6,719
Step 9 $48,344 $1,859.38 $23.16 +$6,900
Step 10 $49,617 $1,908.35 $23.77 +$7,082
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • HARRISBURG GS-6 Step 1 $38,163
  • Locality add-on +$5,447
  • Adjustment percent 16.65%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • HARRISBURG GS-6 Step 10 $49,617

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-6 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 16.65% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,468 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,908. 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-6 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-6 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $38,163 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,617. This is 16.65% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,447 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,468 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.