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$90,659 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2019)
$117,855 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2019)
+$13,972 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 pay table for LAREDO

Each step below already includes the 18.22% 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 $90,659 $3,486.88 $43.44 +$13,972
Step 2 $93,681 $3,603.12 $44.89 +$14,438
Step 3 $96,703 $3,719.35 $46.34 +$14,904
Step 4 $99,724 $3,835.54 $47.78 +$15,369
Step 5 $102,746 $3,951.77 $49.23 +$15,835
Step 6 $105,768 $4,068.00 $50.68 +$16,301
Step 7 $108,790 $4,184.23 $52.13 +$16,767
Step 8 $111,811 $4,300.42 $53.57 +$17,232
Step 9 $114,833 $4,416.65 $55.02 +$17,698
Step 10 $117,855 $4,532.88 $56.47 +$18,164

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $90,659
  • Locality add-on +$13,972
  • Adjustment percent 18.22%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $117,855

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 2019, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.22% 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 $3,487 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,533. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $90,659 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $117,855. This is 18.22% 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 2019, it is 18.22%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,972 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 $3,487 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.