GS-5 Pay — Harrisburg-Lebanon (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,560 | $19.91 | $1,592.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,946 | $20.58 | $1,646.40 |
| Step 3 | $44,331 | $21.24 | $1,699.20 |
| Step 4 | $45,717 | $21.91 | $1,752.80 |
| Step 5 | $47,102 | $22.57 | $1,805.60 |
| Step 6 | $48,487 | $23.23 | $1,858.40 |
| Step 7 | $49,873 | $23.90 | $1,912.00 |
| Step 8 | $51,258 | $24.56 | $1,964.80 |
| Step 9 | $52,644 | $25.22 | $2,017.60 |
| Step 10 | $54,029 | $25.89 | $2,071.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA locality | 19.43% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,102 |
| Per month | $3,925 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,805.60 |
| Hourly | $22.57 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-6 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Harrisburg-Lebanon?
For 2026, GS-5 in Harrisburg-Lebanon ranges from $41,560 at the first step to $54,029 at the top step, with $47,102 near the middle.
How is Harrisburg-Lebanon locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.