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$65,346 GS-11 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2021)
$84,955 GS-11 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2021)
+$9,590 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,346 $2,513.31 $31.31 +$9,590
Step 2 $67,525 $2,597.12 $32.36 +$9,910
Step 3 $69,704 $2,680.92 $33.40 +$10,230
Step 4 $71,882 $2,764.69 $34.44 +$10,549
Step 5 $74,061 $2,848.50 $35.49 +$10,869
Step 6 $76,240 $2,932.31 $36.53 +$11,189
Step 7 $78,419 $3,016.12 $37.57 +$11,509
Step 8 $80,597 $3,099.88 $38.62 +$11,828
Step 9 $82,776 $3,183.69 $39.66 +$12,148
Step 10 $84,955 $3,267.50 $40.71 +$12,468
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 1 $65,346
  • Locality add-on +$9,590
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • HARRISBURG GS-11 Step 10 $84,955

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-11 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2021, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,513 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,268. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-11 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $65,346 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,955. This is 17.20% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in HARRISBURG?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HARRISBURG in 2021, it is 17.20%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,590 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $2,513 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.