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$58,888 GS-10 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2020)
$76,556 GS-10 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2020)
+$8,642 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for HARRISBURG

Each step below already includes the 17.20% 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 $58,888 $2,264.92 $28.22 +$8,642
Step 2 $60,851 $2,340.42 $29.16 +$8,930
Step 3 $62,815 $2,415.96 $30.10 +$9,219
Step 4 $64,778 $2,491.46 $31.04 +$9,507
Step 5 $66,741 $2,566.96 $31.98 +$9,795
Step 6 $68,704 $2,642.46 $32.92 +$10,083
Step 7 $70,667 $2,717.96 $33.86 +$10,371
Step 8 $72,630 $2,793.46 $34.80 +$10,659
Step 9 $74,593 $2,868.96 $35.74 +$10,947
Step 10 $76,556 $2,944.46 $36.68 +$11,235
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 1 $58,888
  • Locality add-on +$8,642
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • HARRISBURG GS-10 Step 10 $76,556

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 2020, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% 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 $2,265 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,944. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $58,888 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,556. This is 17.20% 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 2020, it is 17.20%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,642 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 $2,265 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.