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$36,100 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2016)
$46,929 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2016)
+$4,596 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,100 $1,388.46 $17.30 +$4,596
Step 2 $37,304 $1,434.77 $17.87 +$4,750
Step 3 $38,507 $1,481.04 $18.45 +$4,903
Step 4 $39,710 $1,527.31 $19.03 +$5,056
Step 5 $40,913 $1,573.58 $19.60 +$5,209
Step 6 $42,116 $1,619.85 $20.18 +$5,362
Step 7 $43,320 $1,666.15 $20.76 +$5,516
Step 8 $44,523 $1,712.42 $21.33 +$5,669
Step 9 $45,726 $1,758.69 $21.91 +$5,822
Step 10 $46,929 $1,804.96 $22.49 +$5,975

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,504
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $36,100
  • Locality add-on +$4,596
  • Adjustment percent 14.59%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,954
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $46,929

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-6 in LAREDO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2016, the LAREDO pay area adds a 14.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $1,388 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,805. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $36,100 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,929. This is 14.59% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,596 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $1,388 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.