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$100,263 GS-13 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2023)
$130,340 GS-13 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2023)
+$15,717 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $100,263 $3,856.27 $48.04 +$15,717
Step 2 $103,605 $3,984.81 $49.64 +$16,241
Step 3 $106,947 $4,113.35 $51.24 +$16,765
Step 4 $110,289 $4,241.88 $52.85 +$17,289
Step 5 $113,631 $4,370.42 $54.45 +$17,813
Step 6 $116,972 $4,498.92 $56.05 +$18,336
Step 7 $120,314 $4,627.46 $57.65 +$18,860
Step 8 $123,656 $4,756.00 $59.25 +$19,384
Step 9 $126,998 $4,884.54 $60.85 +$19,908
Step 10 $130,340 $5,013.08 $62.45 +$20,432
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Harrisburg GS-13 Step 1 $100,263
  • Locality add-on +$15,717
  • Adjustment percent 18.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Harrisburg GS-13 Step 10 $130,340

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-13 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2023, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 18.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $3,856 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,013. 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-13 Harrisburg page.

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GS-13 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $100,263 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $130,340. This is 18.59% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,717 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $3,856 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.