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$40,851 GS-6 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2022)
$53,107 GS-6 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2022)
+$6,202 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,851 $1,571.19 $19.57 +$6,202
Step 2 $42,213 $1,623.58 $20.23 +$6,409
Step 3 $43,575 $1,675.96 $20.88 +$6,616
Step 4 $44,936 $1,728.31 $21.53 +$6,822
Step 5 $46,298 $1,780.69 $22.18 +$7,029
Step 6 $47,660 $1,833.08 $22.84 +$7,236
Step 7 $49,022 $1,885.46 $23.49 +$7,443
Step 8 $50,383 $1,937.81 $24.14 +$7,649
Step 9 $51,745 $1,990.19 $24.79 +$7,856
Step 10 $53,107 $2,042.58 $25.45 +$8,063
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Harrisburg GS-6 Step 1 $40,851
  • Locality add-on +$6,202
  • Adjustment percent 17.90%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Harrisburg GS-6 Step 10 $53,107

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-6 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2022, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 17.90% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $1,571 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,043. 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-6 Harrisburg page.

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GS-6 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $40,851 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,107. This is 17.90% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,202 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $1,571 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.