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$37,126 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2017)
$48,268 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2017)
+$5,307 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,126 $1,427.92 $17.79 +$5,307
Step 2 $38,364 $1,475.54 $18.38 +$5,484
Step 3 $39,602 $1,523.15 $18.98 +$5,661
Step 4 $40,840 $1,570.77 $19.57 +$5,838
Step 5 $42,078 $1,618.38 $20.16 +$6,015
Step 6 $43,316 $1,666.00 $20.76 +$6,192
Step 7 $44,554 $1,713.62 $21.35 +$6,369
Step 8 $45,792 $1,761.23 $21.94 +$6,546
Step 9 $47,030 $1,808.85 $22.53 +$6,723
Step 10 $48,268 $1,856.46 $23.13 +$6,900

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $37,126
  • Locality add-on +$5,307
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $48,268

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 2017, the LAREDO pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $1,428 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,856. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $37,126 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,268. This is 16.68% 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 2017, it is 16.68%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,307 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 $1,428 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.