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$61,136 GS-9 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2024)
$79,477 GS-9 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2024)
+$9,804 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,136 $2,351.38 $29.29 +$9,804
Step 2 $63,174 $2,429.77 $30.27 +$10,131
Step 3 $65,212 $2,508.15 $31.25 +$10,458
Step 4 $67,250 $2,586.54 $32.22 +$10,785
Step 5 $69,288 $2,664.92 $33.20 +$11,112
Step 6 $71,325 $2,743.27 $34.18 +$11,438
Step 7 $73,363 $2,821.65 $35.15 +$11,765
Step 8 $75,401 $2,900.04 $36.13 +$12,092
Step 9 $77,439 $2,978.42 $37.11 +$12,419
Step 10 $79,477 $3,056.81 $38.08 +$12,746
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $51,332
  • Harrisburg GS-9 Step 1 $61,136
  • Locality add-on +$9,804
  • Adjustment percent 19.10%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $66,731
  • Harrisburg GS-9 Step 10 $79,477

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-9 in Harrisburg: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2024, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Harrisburg

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,351 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,057. 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-9 Harrisburg page.

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GS-9 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2024, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $61,136 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,477. This is 19.10% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,804 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Harrisburg?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns roughly $2,351 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.