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$37,878 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2018)
$49,236 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2018)
+$5,614 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,878 $1,456.85 $18.15 +$5,614
Step 2 $39,140 $1,505.38 $18.75 +$5,801
Step 3 $40,402 $1,553.92 $19.36 +$5,988
Step 4 $41,664 $1,602.46 $19.96 +$6,175
Step 5 $42,926 $1,651.00 $20.57 +$6,362
Step 6 $44,188 $1,699.54 $21.17 +$6,549
Step 7 $45,450 $1,748.08 $21.78 +$6,736
Step 8 $46,712 $1,796.62 $22.38 +$6,923
Step 9 $47,974 $1,845.15 $22.99 +$7,110
Step 10 $49,236 $1,893.69 $23.59 +$7,297

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,264
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $37,878
  • Locality add-on +$5,614
  • Adjustment percent 17.40%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,939
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $49,236

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 2018, the LAREDO pay area adds a 17.40% 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 $1,457 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,894. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $37,878 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,236. This is 17.40% 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 2018, it is 17.40%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,614 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 $1,457 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.