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$59,732 GS-10 Step 1 in LAREDO (2020)
$77,654 GS-10 Step 10 in LAREDO (2020)
+$9,486 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for LAREDO

Each step below already includes the 18.88% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,732 $2,297.38 $28.62 +$9,486
Step 2 $61,724 $2,374.00 $29.58 +$9,803
Step 3 $63,715 $2,450.58 $30.53 +$10,119
Step 4 $65,706 $2,527.15 $31.48 +$10,435
Step 5 $67,697 $2,603.73 $32.44 +$10,751
Step 6 $69,689 $2,680.35 $33.39 +$11,068
Step 7 $71,680 $2,756.92 $34.35 +$11,384
Step 8 $73,671 $2,833.50 $35.30 +$11,700
Step 9 $75,662 $2,910.08 $36.25 +$12,016
Step 10 $77,654 $2,986.69 $37.21 +$12,333
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 1 $59,732
  • Locality add-on +$9,486
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 10 $77,654

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-10 in LAREDO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.88% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,297 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,987. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAREDO page.

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GS-10 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAREDO?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $59,732 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,654. This is 18.88% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in LAREDO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For LAREDO in 2020, it is 18.88%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,486 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,297 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.