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$84,620 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2016)
$110,011 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2016)
+$10,774 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,620 $3,254.62 $40.55 +$10,774
Step 2 $87,441 $3,363.12 $41.90 +$11,133
Step 3 $90,263 $3,471.65 $43.25 +$11,493
Step 4 $93,084 $3,580.15 $44.60 +$11,852
Step 5 $95,905 $3,688.65 $45.95 +$12,211
Step 6 $98,726 $3,797.15 $47.31 +$12,570
Step 7 $101,547 $3,905.65 $48.66 +$12,929
Step 8 $104,369 $4,014.19 $50.01 +$13,289
Step 9 $107,190 $4,122.69 $51.36 +$13,648
Step 10 $110,011 $4,231.19 $52.71 +$14,007

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $84,620
  • Locality add-on +$10,774
  • Adjustment percent 14.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $110,011

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-13 in LAREDO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2016, the LAREDO pay area adds a 14.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $3,255 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,231. 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-13 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-13 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAREDO?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $84,620 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,011. This is 14.59% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,774 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $3,255 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.