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$62,295 GS-11 Step 1 in LAREDO (2018)
$80,986 GS-11 Step 10 in LAREDO (2018)
+$9,233 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,295 $2,395.96 $29.85 +$9,233
Step 2 $64,372 $2,475.85 $30.84 +$9,541
Step 3 $66,448 $2,555.69 $31.84 +$9,848
Step 4 $68,525 $2,635.58 $32.83 +$10,156
Step 5 $70,602 $2,715.46 $33.83 +$10,464
Step 6 $72,679 $2,795.35 $34.82 +$10,772
Step 7 $74,756 $2,875.23 $35.82 +$11,080
Step 8 $76,832 $2,955.08 $36.81 +$11,387
Step 9 $78,909 $3,034.96 $37.81 +$11,695
Step 10 $80,986 $3,114.85 $38.80 +$12,003

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • LAREDO GS-11 Step 1 $62,295
  • Locality add-on +$9,233
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • LAREDO GS-11 Step 10 $80,986

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-11 in LAREDO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the LAREDO pay area adds a 17.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,396 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,115. 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-11 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-11 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in LAREDO?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $62,295 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,986. This is 17.40% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,233 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,396 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.