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$44,978 GS-6 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2024)
$58,473 GS-6 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2024)
+$7,213 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,978 $1,729.92 $21.55 +$7,213
Step 2 $46,478 $1,787.62 $22.27 +$7,454
Step 3 $47,977 $1,845.27 $22.99 +$7,694
Step 4 $49,477 $1,902.96 $23.71 +$7,935
Step 5 $50,976 $1,960.62 $24.43 +$8,175
Step 6 $52,475 $2,018.27 $25.14 +$8,415
Step 7 $53,975 $2,075.96 $25.86 +$8,656
Step 8 $55,474 $2,133.62 $26.58 +$8,896
Step 9 $56,974 $2,191.31 $27.30 +$9,137
Step 10 $58,473 $2,248.96 $28.02 +$9,377
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Harrisburg GS-6 Step 1 $44,978
  • Locality add-on +$7,213
  • Adjustment percent 19.10%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Harrisburg GS-6 Step 10 $58,473

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-6 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2024, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $1,730 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,249. 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-6 Harrisburg page.

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GS-6 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $44,978 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,473. This is 19.10% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,213 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $1,730 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.