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$108,969 GS-14 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2020)
$141,657 GS-14 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2020)
+$15,992 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,969 $4,191.12 $52.21 +$15,992
Step 2 $112,601 $4,330.81 $53.95 +$16,525
Step 3 $116,233 $4,470.50 $55.69 +$17,058
Step 4 $119,865 $4,610.19 $57.43 +$17,591
Step 5 $123,497 $4,749.88 $59.17 +$18,124
Step 6 $127,129 $4,889.58 $60.91 +$18,657
Step 7 $130,761 $5,029.27 $62.66 +$19,190
Step 8 $134,393 $5,168.96 $64.40 +$19,723
Step 9 $138,025 $5,308.65 $66.14 +$20,256
Step 10 $141,657 $5,448.35 $67.88 +$20,789
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $92,977
  • HARRISBURG GS-14 Step 1 $108,969
  • Locality add-on +$15,992
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $120,868
  • HARRISBURG GS-14 Step 10 $141,657

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-14 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2020, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $4,191 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,448. 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-14 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-14 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2020, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $108,969 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $141,657. This is 17.20% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,992 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $4,191 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.