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$56,701 GS-10 Step 1 in LAREDO (2018)
$73,712 GS-10 Step 10 in LAREDO (2018)
+$8,404 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for LAREDO

Each step below already includes the 17.40% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,701 $2,180.81 $27.17 +$8,404
Step 2 $58,591 $2,253.50 $28.07 +$8,684
Step 3 $60,481 $2,326.19 $28.98 +$8,964
Step 4 $62,371 $2,398.88 $29.89 +$9,244
Step 5 $64,261 $2,471.58 $30.79 +$9,524
Step 6 $66,151 $2,544.27 $31.70 +$9,804
Step 7 $68,042 $2,617.00 $32.60 +$10,085
Step 8 $69,932 $2,689.69 $33.51 +$10,365
Step 9 $71,822 $2,762.38 $34.41 +$10,645
Step 10 $73,712 $2,835.08 $35.32 +$10,925
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 1 $56,701
  • Locality add-on +$8,404
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 10 $73,712

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-10 in LAREDO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the LAREDO pay area adds a 17.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,181 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,835. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-10 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAREDO?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $56,701 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,712. This is 17.40% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LAREDO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAREDO in 2018, it is 17.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,404 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,181 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.