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$64,027 GS-10 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2023)
$83,238 GS-10 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2023)
+$10,037 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Harrisburg

Each step below already includes the 18.59% 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 $64,027 $2,462.58 $30.68 +$10,037
Step 2 $66,161 $2,544.65 $31.70 +$10,371
Step 3 $68,296 $2,626.77 $32.72 +$10,706
Step 4 $70,431 $2,708.88 $33.75 +$11,041
Step 5 $72,565 $2,790.96 $34.77 +$11,375
Step 6 $74,700 $2,873.08 $35.79 +$11,710
Step 7 $76,834 $2,955.15 $36.82 +$12,044
Step 8 $78,969 $3,037.27 $37.84 +$12,379
Step 9 $81,104 $3,119.38 $38.86 +$12,714
Step 10 $83,238 $3,201.46 $39.88 +$13,048
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 1 $64,027
  • Locality add-on +$10,037
  • Adjustment percent 18.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 10 $83,238

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 2023, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 18.59% 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 $2,463 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,201. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $64,027 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,238. This is 18.59% 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 2023, it is 18.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,037 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 $2,463 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.