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$38,677 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2019)
$50,285 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2019)
+$5,961 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,677 $1,487.58 $18.53 +$5,961
Step 2 $39,967 $1,537.19 $19.15 +$6,160
Step 3 $41,256 $1,586.77 $19.77 +$6,358
Step 4 $42,546 $1,636.38 $20.39 +$6,557
Step 5 $43,836 $1,686.00 $21.00 +$6,756
Step 6 $45,126 $1,735.62 $21.62 +$6,955
Step 7 $46,416 $1,785.23 $22.24 +$7,154
Step 8 $47,705 $1,834.81 $22.86 +$7,352
Step 9 $48,995 $1,884.42 $23.48 +$7,551
Step 10 $50,285 $1,934.04 $24.09 +$7,750

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $38,677
  • Locality add-on +$5,961
  • Adjustment percent 18.22%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $50,285

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 2019, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.22% 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 $1,488 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,934. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $38,677 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,285. This is 18.22% 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 2019, it is 18.22%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,961 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 $1,488 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.