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$39,341 GS-6 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2020)
$51,144 GS-6 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2020)
+$5,774 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,341 $1,513.12 $18.85 +$5,774
Step 2 $40,652 $1,563.54 $19.48 +$5,966
Step 3 $41,963 $1,613.96 $20.11 +$6,158
Step 4 $43,275 $1,664.42 $20.74 +$6,351
Step 5 $44,586 $1,714.85 $21.36 +$6,543
Step 6 $45,898 $1,765.31 $21.99 +$6,736
Step 7 $47,209 $1,815.73 $22.62 +$6,928
Step 8 $48,521 $1,866.19 $23.25 +$7,121
Step 9 $49,832 $1,916.62 $23.88 +$7,313
Step 10 $51,144 $1,967.08 $24.51 +$7,506
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • HARRISBURG GS-6 Step 1 $39,341
  • Locality add-on +$5,774
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • HARRISBURG GS-6 Step 10 $51,144

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 2020, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% 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 $1,513 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,967. 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-6 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-6 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $39,341 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,144. This is 17.20% 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 2020, it is 17.20%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,774 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 $1,513 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.