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$53,475 GS-9 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2020)
$69,518 GS-9 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2020)
+$7,848 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,475 $2,056.73 $25.62 +$7,848
Step 2 $55,257 $2,125.27 $26.48 +$8,109
Step 3 $57,040 $2,193.85 $27.33 +$8,371
Step 4 $58,823 $2,262.42 $28.19 +$8,633
Step 5 $60,605 $2,330.96 $29.04 +$8,894
Step 6 $62,388 $2,399.54 $29.89 +$9,156
Step 7 $64,171 $2,468.12 $30.75 +$9,418
Step 8 $65,953 $2,536.65 $31.60 +$9,679
Step 9 $67,736 $2,605.23 $32.46 +$9,941
Step 10 $69,518 $2,673.77 $33.31 +$10,202
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $45,627
  • HARRISBURG GS-9 Step 1 $53,475
  • Locality add-on +$7,848
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,316
  • HARRISBURG GS-9 Step 10 $69,518

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-9 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2020, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,057 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,674. 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-9 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-9 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2020, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $53,475 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,518. This is 17.20% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,848 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,057 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.