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$61,148 GS-10 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2022)
$79,494 GS-10 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2022)
+$9,284 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Harrisburg

Each step below already includes the 17.90% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,148 $2,351.85 $29.30 +$9,284
Step 2 $63,186 $2,430.23 $30.28 +$9,593
Step 3 $65,225 $2,508.65 $31.25 +$9,903
Step 4 $67,263 $2,587.04 $32.23 +$10,212
Step 5 $69,302 $2,665.46 $33.21 +$10,522
Step 6 $71,340 $2,743.85 $34.18 +$10,831
Step 7 $73,379 $2,822.27 $35.16 +$11,141
Step 8 $75,417 $2,900.65 $36.14 +$11,450
Step 9 $77,456 $2,979.08 $37.11 +$11,760
Step 10 $79,494 $3,057.46 $38.09 +$12,069
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 1 $61,148
  • Locality add-on +$9,284
  • Adjustment percent 17.90%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 10 $79,494

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-10 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 17.90% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,352 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,057. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Harrisburg page.

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GS-10 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $61,148 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,494. This is 17.90% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Harrisburg?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Harrisburg in 2022, it is 17.90%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,284 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,352 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.