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$69,346 GS-10 Step 1 in Harrisburg (2026)
$90,145 GS-10 Step 10 in Harrisburg (2026)
+$11,282 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 pay table for Harrisburg

Each step below already includes the 19.43% 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 $69,346 $2,667.15 $33.23 +$11,282
Step 2 $71,657 $2,756.04 $34.33 +$11,658
Step 3 $73,968 $2,844.92 $35.44 +$12,034
Step 4 $76,279 $2,933.81 $36.55 +$12,410
Step 5 $78,590 $3,022.69 $37.66 +$12,786
Step 6 $80,901 $3,111.58 $38.76 +$13,162
Step 7 $83,212 $3,200.46 $39.87 +$13,538
Step 8 $85,523 $3,289.35 $40.98 +$13,914
Step 9 $87,834 $3,378.23 $42.09 +$14,290
Step 10 $90,145 $3,467.12 $43.19 +$14,666
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Harrisburg pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 1 $69,346
  • Locality add-on +$11,282
  • Adjustment percent 19.43%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Harrisburg GS-10 Step 10 $90,145

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 2026, the Harrisburg pay area adds a 19.43% 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 $2,667 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,467. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Harrisburg

GS-10 in Harrisburg questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Harrisburg?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Harrisburg earns $69,346 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,145. This is 19.43% 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 2026, it is 19.43%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,282 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 $2,667 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.