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$118,481 GS-14 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2023)
$154,022 GS-14 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2023)
+$18,573 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $118,481 $4,556.96 $56.77 +$18,573
Step 2 $122,430 $4,708.85 $58.66 +$19,192
Step 3 $126,379 $4,860.73 $60.56 +$19,811
Step 4 $130,328 $5,012.62 $62.45 +$20,430
Step 5 $134,277 $5,164.50 $64.34 +$21,049
Step 6 $138,226 $5,316.38 $66.23 +$21,668
Step 7 $142,175 $5,468.27 $68.12 +$22,287
Step 8 $146,124 $5,620.15 $70.02 +$22,906
Step 9 $150,073 $5,772.04 $71.91 +$23,525
Step 10 $154,022 $5,923.92 $73.80 +$24,144
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Harrisburg GS-14 Step 1 $118,481
  • Locality add-on +$18,573
  • Adjustment percent 18.59%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Harrisburg GS-14 Step 10 $154,022

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-14 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 18.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $4,557 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,924. 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-14 Harrisburg page.

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GS-14 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $118,481 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $154,022. This is 18.59% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,573 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $4,557 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.