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$31,013 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2019)
$40,312 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2019)
+$4,780 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,013 $1,192.81 $14.86 +$4,780
Step 2 $32,046 $1,232.54 $15.36 +$4,939
Step 3 $33,079 $1,272.27 $15.85 +$5,098
Step 4 $34,112 $1,312.00 $16.34 +$5,257
Step 5 $35,146 $1,351.77 $16.84 +$5,417
Step 6 $36,179 $1,391.50 $17.34 +$5,576
Step 7 $37,212 $1,431.23 $17.83 +$5,735
Step 8 $38,245 $1,470.96 $18.33 +$5,894
Step 9 $39,279 $1,510.73 $18.82 +$6,054
Step 10 $40,312 $1,550.46 $19.32 +$6,213

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $31,013
  • Locality add-on +$4,780
  • Adjustment percent 18.22%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $40,312

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 2019, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.22% 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 $1,193 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,550. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $31,013 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,312. This is 18.22% 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 2019, it is 18.22%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,780 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 $1,193 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.