GS-8 Pay — Harrisburg-Lebanon (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,013 | $27.32 | $2,185.60 |
| Step 2 | $58,914 | $28.23 | $2,258.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,814 | $29.14 | $2,331.20 |
| Step 4 | $62,714 | $30.05 | $2,404.00 |
| Step 5 | $64,614 | $30.96 | $2,476.80 |
| Step 6 | $66,514 | $31.87 | $2,549.60 |
| Step 7 | $68,414 | $32.78 | $2,622.40 |
| Step 8 | $70,314 | $33.69 | $2,695.20 |
| Step 9 | $72,215 | $34.60 | $2,768.00 |
| Step 10 | $74,115 | $35.51 | $2,840.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Harrisburg-Lebanon, PA locality | 19.43% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,614 |
| Per month | $5,385 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,476.80 |
| Hourly | $30.96 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-9 in Harrisburg-Lebanon
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Harrisburg-Lebanon?
For 2026, GS-8 in Harrisburg-Lebanon ranges from $57,013 at the first step to $74,115 at the top step, with $64,614 near the middle.
How is Harrisburg-Lebanon locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.