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$67,325 GS-10 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2024)
$87,519 GS-10 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2024)
+$10,797 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Harrisburg

Each step below already includes the 19.10% 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 $67,325 $2,589.42 $32.26 +$10,797
Step 2 $69,569 $2,675.73 $33.33 +$11,157
Step 3 $71,813 $2,762.04 $34.41 +$11,517
Step 4 $74,056 $2,848.31 $35.48 +$11,876
Step 5 $76,300 $2,934.62 $36.56 +$12,236
Step 6 $78,544 $3,020.92 $37.63 +$12,596
Step 7 $80,788 $3,107.23 $38.71 +$12,956
Step 8 $83,032 $3,193.54 $39.79 +$13,316
Step 9 $85,276 $3,279.85 $40.86 +$13,676
Step 10 $87,519 $3,366.12 $41.94 +$14,035
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 1 $67,325
  • Locality add-on +$10,797
  • Adjustment percent 19.10%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 10 $87,519

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 2024, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.10% 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 $2,589 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,366. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $67,325 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,519. This is 19.10% 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 2024, it is 19.10%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,797 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 $2,589 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.