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$87,025 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2017)
$113,131 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2017)
+$12,441 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 pay table for LAREDO

Each step below already includes the 16.68% 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 $87,025 $3,347.12 $41.70 +$12,441
Step 2 $89,925 $3,458.65 $43.09 +$12,855
Step 3 $92,826 $3,570.23 $44.48 +$13,270
Step 4 $95,727 $3,681.81 $45.87 +$13,685
Step 5 $98,627 $3,793.35 $47.26 +$14,099
Step 6 $101,528 $3,904.92 $48.65 +$14,514
Step 7 $104,429 $4,016.50 $50.04 +$14,929
Step 8 $107,329 $4,128.04 $51.43 +$15,343
Step 9 $110,230 $4,239.62 $52.82 +$15,758
Step 10 $113,131 $4,351.19 $54.21 +$16,173

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $87,025
  • Locality add-on +$12,441
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $113,131

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 2017, the LAREDO pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $3,347 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,351. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $87,025 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $113,131. This is 16.68% 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 2017, it is 16.68%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,441 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 $3,347 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.