GS-2 Pay — Harrisburg-Lebanon (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Harrisburg-Lebanon locality pay area for 2026. The Harrisburg-Lebanon area adds 19.43% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,327 | $14.53 | $1,162.40 |
| Step 2 | $31,048 | $14.88 | $1,190.40 |
| Step 3 | $32,054 | $15.36 | $1,228.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,903 | $15.77 | $1,261.60 |
| Step 5 | $33,271 | $15.94 | $1,275.20 |
| Step 6 | $34,249 | $16.41 | $1,312.80 |
| Step 7 | $35,227 | $16.88 | $1,350.40 |
| Step 8 | $36,205 | $17.35 | $1,388.00 |
| Step 9 | $37,183 | $17.82 | $1,425.60 |
| Step 10 | $38,161 | $18.29 | $1,463.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $27,858 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA locality | 19.43% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,271 |
| Per month | $2,773 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,275.20 |
| Hourly | $15.94 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Harrisburg-Lebanon GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-3 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Harrisburg-Lebanon?
For 2026, GS-2 in Harrisburg-Lebanon ranges from $30,327 at the first step to $38,161 at the top step, with $33,271 near the middle.
How is Harrisburg-Lebanon locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Harrisburg-Lebanon locality percentage of 19.43%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Harrisburg-Lebanon rate remained 19.43%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-2 figures for Harrisburg-Lebanon are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HB · effective January 11, 2026 · Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA, 19.43% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.