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$31,997 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2020)
$41,594 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2020)
+$5,082 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,997 $1,230.65 $15.33 +$5,082
Step 2 $33,063 $1,271.65 $15.84 +$5,251
Step 3 $34,129 $1,312.65 $16.35 +$5,420
Step 4 $35,196 $1,353.69 $16.86 +$5,590
Step 5 $36,262 $1,394.69 $17.38 +$5,759
Step 6 $37,328 $1,435.69 $17.89 +$5,928
Step 7 $38,395 $1,476.73 $18.40 +$6,098
Step 8 $39,461 $1,517.73 $18.91 +$6,267
Step 9 $40,527 $1,558.73 $19.42 +$6,436
Step 10 $41,594 $1,599.77 $19.93 +$6,606

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $31,997
  • Locality add-on +$5,082
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $41,594

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 2020, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.88% 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 $1,231 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,600. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $31,997 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,594. This is 18.88% 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 2020, it is 18.88%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,082 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 $1,231 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.