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$29,770 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2017)
$38,696 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2017)
+$4,256 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,770 $1,145.00 $14.26 +$4,256
Step 2 $30,762 $1,183.15 $14.74 +$4,398
Step 3 $31,753 $1,221.27 $15.21 +$4,539
Step 4 $32,745 $1,259.42 $15.69 +$4,681
Step 5 $33,737 $1,297.58 $16.17 +$4,823
Step 6 $34,729 $1,335.73 $16.64 +$4,965
Step 7 $35,720 $1,373.85 $17.12 +$5,106
Step 8 $36,712 $1,412.00 $17.59 +$5,248
Step 9 $37,704 $1,450.15 $18.07 +$5,390
Step 10 $38,696 $1,488.31 $18.54 +$5,532

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $29,770
  • Locality add-on +$4,256
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $38,696

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 2017, the LAREDO pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $1,145 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,488. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $29,770 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,696. This is 16.68% 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 2017, it is 16.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,256 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 $1,145 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.