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$28,947 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2016)
$37,630 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2016)
+$3,686 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,947 $1,113.35 $13.87 +$3,686
Step 2 $29,911 $1,150.42 $14.33 +$3,808
Step 3 $30,876 $1,187.54 $14.79 +$3,931
Step 4 $31,841 $1,224.65 $15.26 +$4,054
Step 5 $32,806 $1,261.77 $15.72 +$4,177
Step 6 $33,771 $1,298.88 $16.18 +$4,300
Step 7 $34,736 $1,336.00 $16.64 +$4,423
Step 8 $35,701 $1,373.12 $17.11 +$4,546
Step 9 $36,665 $1,410.19 $17.57 +$4,668
Step 10 $37,630 $1,447.31 $18.03 +$4,791

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $28,947
  • Locality add-on +$3,686
  • Adjustment percent 14.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $37,630

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-4 in LAREDO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the LAREDO pay area adds a 14.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $1,113 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,447. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $28,947 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,630. This is 14.59% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,686 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $1,113 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.