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$30,373 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2018)
$39,480 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2018)
+$4,502 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,373 $1,168.19 $14.55 +$4,502
Step 2 $31,385 $1,207.12 $15.04 +$4,652
Step 3 $32,397 $1,246.04 $15.52 +$4,802
Step 4 $33,409 $1,284.96 $16.01 +$4,952
Step 5 $34,421 $1,323.88 $16.49 +$5,102
Step 6 $35,432 $1,362.77 $16.98 +$5,251
Step 7 $36,444 $1,401.69 $17.46 +$5,401
Step 8 $37,456 $1,440.62 $17.95 +$5,551
Step 9 $38,468 $1,479.54 $18.43 +$5,701
Step 10 $39,480 $1,518.46 $18.92 +$5,851

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $30,373
  • Locality add-on +$4,502
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $39,480

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 2018, the LAREDO pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $1,168 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,518. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $30,373 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,480. This is 17.40% 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 2018, it is 17.40%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,502 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 $1,168 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.