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$73,969 GS-11 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2024)
$96,158 GS-11 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2024)
+$11,862 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,969 $2,844.96 $35.44 +$11,862
Step 2 $76,435 $2,939.81 $36.62 +$12,258
Step 3 $78,900 $3,034.62 $37.81 +$12,653
Step 4 $81,366 $3,129.46 $38.99 +$13,049
Step 5 $83,831 $3,224.27 $40.17 +$13,444
Step 6 $86,296 $3,319.08 $41.35 +$13,839
Step 7 $88,762 $3,413.92 $42.53 +$14,235
Step 8 $91,227 $3,508.73 $43.71 +$14,630
Step 9 $93,692 $3,603.54 $44.89 +$15,025
Step 10 $96,158 $3,698.38 $46.07 +$15,421
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Harrisburg GS-11 Step 1 $73,969
  • Locality add-on +$11,862
  • Adjustment percent 19.10%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Harrisburg GS-11 Step 10 $96,158

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-11 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,845 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,698. 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-11 Harrisburg page.

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GS-11 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $73,969 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $96,158. This is 19.10% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,862 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,845 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.