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$39,904 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2020)
$51,877 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2020)
+$6,337 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,904 $1,534.77 $19.12 +$6,337
Step 2 $41,235 $1,585.96 $19.76 +$6,549
Step 3 $42,565 $1,637.12 $20.40 +$6,760
Step 4 $43,895 $1,688.27 $21.03 +$6,971
Step 5 $45,226 $1,739.46 $21.67 +$7,183
Step 6 $46,556 $1,790.62 $22.31 +$7,394
Step 7 $47,886 $1,841.77 $22.94 +$7,605
Step 8 $49,216 $1,892.92 $23.58 +$7,816
Step 9 $50,547 $1,944.12 $24.22 +$8,028
Step 10 $51,877 $1,995.27 $24.86 +$8,239

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $39,904
  • Locality add-on +$6,337
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $51,877

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 2020, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.88% 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 $1,535 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,995. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $39,904 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,877. This is 18.88% 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 2020, it is 18.88%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,337 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 $1,535 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.