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$32,755 GS-4 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2022)
$42,581 GS-4 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2022)
+$4,973 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,755 $1,259.81 $15.69 +$4,973
Step 2 $33,847 $1,301.81 $16.22 +$5,139
Step 3 $34,938 $1,343.77 $16.74 +$5,304
Step 4 $36,030 $1,385.77 $17.26 +$5,470
Step 5 $37,122 $1,427.77 $17.79 +$5,636
Step 6 $38,214 $1,469.77 $18.31 +$5,802
Step 7 $39,306 $1,511.77 $18.83 +$5,968
Step 8 $40,397 $1,553.73 $19.36 +$6,133
Step 9 $41,489 $1,595.73 $19.88 +$6,299
Step 10 $42,581 $1,637.73 $20.40 +$6,465
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Harrisburg GS-4 Step 1 $32,755
  • Locality add-on +$4,973
  • Adjustment percent 17.90%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Harrisburg GS-4 Step 10 $42,581

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 2022, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 17.90% 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 $1,260 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,638. 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-4 Harrisburg page.

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GS-4 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $32,755 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,581. This is 17.90% 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 2022, it is 17.90%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,973 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 $1,260 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.