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$92,214 GS-13 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2020)
$119,882 GS-13 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2020)
+$13,533 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $92,214 $3,546.69 $44.18 +$13,533
Step 2 $95,288 $3,664.92 $45.66 +$13,984
Step 3 $98,362 $3,783.15 $47.13 +$14,435
Step 4 $101,437 $3,901.42 $48.60 +$14,887
Step 5 $104,511 $4,019.65 $50.08 +$15,338
Step 6 $107,585 $4,137.88 $51.55 +$15,789
Step 7 $110,659 $4,256.12 $53.02 +$16,240
Step 8 $113,733 $4,374.35 $54.50 +$16,691
Step 9 $116,807 $4,492.58 $55.97 +$17,142
Step 10 $119,882 $4,610.85 $57.44 +$17,594
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 1 $92,214
  • Locality add-on +$13,533
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • HARRISBURG GS-13 Step 10 $119,882

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 2020, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% 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 $3,547 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,611. 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-13 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-13 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $92,214 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $119,882. This is 17.20% 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 2020, it is 17.20%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,533 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 $3,547 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.