GS-3 Pay — Harrisburg-Lebanon (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,092 | $15.86 | $1,268.80 |
| Step 2 | $34,195 | $16.38 | $1,310.40 |
| Step 3 | $35,299 | $16.91 | $1,352.80 |
| Step 4 | $36,402 | $17.44 | $1,395.20 |
| Step 5 | $37,506 | $17.97 | $1,437.60 |
| Step 6 | $38,609 | $18.50 | $1,480.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,713 | $19.03 | $1,522.40 |
| Step 8 | $40,816 | $19.56 | $1,564.80 |
| Step 9 | $41,920 | $20.09 | $1,607.20 |
| Step 10 | $43,023 | $20.61 | $1,648.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA locality | 19.43% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,506 |
| Per month | $3,126 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,437.60 |
| Hourly | $17.97 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-4 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Harrisburg-Lebanon?
For 2026, GS-3 in Harrisburg-Lebanon ranges from $33,092 at the first step to $43,023 at the top step, with $37,506 near the middle.
How is Harrisburg-Lebanon locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.