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$21,019 GS-1 Step 1 in LAREDO (2016)
$26,288 GS-1 Step 10 in LAREDO (2016)
+$2,676 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-1 pay table for LAREDO

Each step below already includes the 14.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $21,019 $808.42 $10.07 +$2,676
Step 2 $21,722 $835.46 $10.41 +$2,766
Step 3 $22,421 $862.35 $10.74 +$2,855
Step 4 $23,116 $889.08 $11.08 +$2,943
Step 5 $23,815 $915.96 $11.41 +$3,032
Step 6 $24,224 $931.69 $11.61 +$3,084
Step 7 $24,915 $958.27 $11.94 +$3,172
Step 8 $25,612 $985.08 $12.27 +$3,261
Step 9 $25,640 $986.15 $12.29 +$3,265
Step 10 $26,288 $1,011.08 $12.60 +$3,347
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $18,343
  • LAREDO GS-1 Step 1 $21,019
  • Locality add-on +$2,676
  • Adjustment percent 14.59%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,941
  • LAREDO GS-1 Step 10 $26,288

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-1 in LAREDO: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2016, the LAREDO pay area adds a 14.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $808 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,011. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 LAREDO page.

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GS-1 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in LAREDO?
    In 2016, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $21,019 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $26,288. This is 14.59% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in LAREDO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAREDO in 2016, it is 14.59%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,676 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $808 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.