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$54,038 GS-10 Step 1 in LAREDO (2016)
$70,251 GS-10 Step 10 in LAREDO (2016)
+$6,880 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,038 $2,078.38 $25.89 +$6,880
Step 2 $55,840 $2,147.69 $26.76 +$7,110
Step 3 $57,641 $2,216.96 $27.62 +$7,339
Step 4 $59,442 $2,286.23 $28.48 +$7,568
Step 5 $61,244 $2,355.54 $29.35 +$7,798
Step 6 $63,045 $2,424.81 $30.21 +$8,027
Step 7 $64,846 $2,494.08 $31.07 +$8,256
Step 8 $66,648 $2,563.38 $31.93 +$8,486
Step 9 $68,449 $2,632.65 $32.80 +$8,715
Step 10 $70,251 $2,701.96 $33.66 +$8,945
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 1 $54,038
  • Locality add-on +$6,880
  • Adjustment percent 14.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 10 $70,251

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-10 in LAREDO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the LAREDO pay area adds a 14.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,078 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,702. 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-10 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-10 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAREDO?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $54,038 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,251. This is 14.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 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-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,880 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,078 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.