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$31,860 GS-4 Step 1 in HARRISBURG (2021)
$41,416 GS-4 Step 10 in HARRISBURG (2021)
+$4,676 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,860 $1,225.38 $15.27 +$4,676
Step 2 $32,921 $1,266.19 $15.77 +$4,831
Step 3 $33,983 $1,307.04 $16.28 +$4,987
Step 4 $35,045 $1,347.88 $16.79 +$5,143
Step 5 $36,107 $1,388.73 $17.30 +$5,299
Step 6 $37,169 $1,429.58 $17.81 +$5,455
Step 7 $38,231 $1,470.42 $18.32 +$5,611
Step 8 $39,292 $1,511.23 $18.83 +$5,766
Step 9 $40,354 $1,552.08 $19.34 +$5,922
Step 10 $41,416 $1,592.92 $19.84 +$6,078
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HARRISBURG pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 1 $31,860
  • Locality add-on +$4,676
  • Adjustment percent 17.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • HARRISBURG GS-4 Step 10 $41,416

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-4 in HARRISBURG: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2021, the HARRISBURG pay area adds a 17.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in HARRISBURG

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,225 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,593. 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-4 HARRISBURG page.

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GS-4 in HARRISBURG questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in HARRISBURG?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns $31,860 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,416. This is 17.20% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,676 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in HARRISBURG?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in HARRISBURG earns roughly $1,225 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.