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$93,536 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2020)
$121,600 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2020)
+$14,855 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $93,536 $3,597.54 $44.82 +$14,855
Step 2 $96,654 $3,717.46 $46.31 +$15,350
Step 3 $99,772 $3,837.38 $47.81 +$15,845
Step 4 $102,891 $3,957.35 $49.30 +$16,341
Step 5 $106,009 $4,077.27 $50.79 +$16,836
Step 6 $109,127 $4,197.19 $52.29 +$17,331
Step 7 $112,245 $4,317.12 $53.78 +$17,826
Step 8 $115,364 $4,437.08 $55.28 +$18,322
Step 9 $118,482 $4,557.00 $56.77 +$18,817
Step 10 $121,600 $4,676.92 $58.27 +$19,312

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $93,536
  • Locality add-on +$14,855
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $121,600

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 2020, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.88% 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 $3,598 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,677. 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-13 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-13 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAREDO?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $93,536 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $121,600. This is 18.88% 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 2020, it is 18.88%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,855 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 $3,598 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.