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$88,787 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2018)
$115,424 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2018)
+$13,159 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $88,787 $3,414.88 $42.54 +$13,159
Step 2 $91,747 $3,528.73 $43.96 +$13,598
Step 3 $94,707 $3,642.58 $45.38 +$14,037
Step 4 $97,666 $3,756.38 $46.80 +$14,475
Step 5 $100,626 $3,870.23 $48.22 +$14,914
Step 6 $103,586 $3,984.08 $49.63 +$15,353
Step 7 $106,545 $4,097.88 $51.05 +$15,791
Step 8 $109,505 $4,211.73 $52.47 +$16,230
Step 9 $112,465 $4,325.58 $53.89 +$16,669
Step 10 $115,424 $4,439.38 $55.31 +$17,107

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $88,787
  • Locality add-on +$13,159
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $115,424

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 2018, the LAREDO pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $3,415 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,439. 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-13 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-13 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAREDO?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $88,787 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,424. This is 17.40% 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 2018, it is 17.40%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,159 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 $3,415 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.