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$105,427 GS-13 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2024)
$137,059 GS-13 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2024)
+$16,907 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,427 $4,054.88 $50.52 +$16,907
Step 2 $108,942 $4,190.08 $52.20 +$17,471
Step 3 $112,457 $4,325.27 $53.88 +$18,035
Step 4 $115,971 $4,460.42 $55.57 +$18,598
Step 5 $119,486 $4,595.62 $57.25 +$19,162
Step 6 $123,001 $4,730.81 $58.94 +$19,726
Step 7 $126,515 $4,865.96 $60.62 +$20,289
Step 8 $130,030 $5,001.15 $62.30 +$20,853
Step 9 $133,544 $5,136.31 $63.99 +$21,416
Step 10 $137,059 $5,271.50 $65.67 +$21,980
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Harrisburg GS-13 Step 1 $105,427
  • Locality add-on +$16,907
  • Adjustment percent 19.10%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Harrisburg GS-13 Step 10 $137,059

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 2024, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.10% 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 $4,055 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,272. 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-13 Harrisburg page.

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GS-13 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $105,427 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,059. This is 19.10% 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 2024, it is 19.10%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,907 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 $4,055 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.