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$60,329 GS-10 Step 1 in LAREDO (2021)
$78,432 GS-10 Step 10 in LAREDO (2021)
+$9,581 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $60,329 $2,320.35 $28.91 +$9,581
Step 2 $62,341 $2,397.73 $29.87 +$9,901
Step 3 $64,352 $2,475.08 $30.83 +$10,220
Step 4 $66,364 $2,552.46 $31.80 +$10,540
Step 5 $68,375 $2,629.81 $32.76 +$10,859
Step 6 $70,386 $2,707.15 $33.73 +$11,178
Step 7 $72,398 $2,784.54 $34.69 +$11,498
Step 8 $74,409 $2,861.88 $35.65 +$11,817
Step 9 $76,421 $2,939.27 $36.62 +$12,137
Step 10 $78,432 $3,016.62 $37.58 +$12,456
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 1 $60,329
  • Locality add-on +$9,581
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • LAREDO GS-10 Step 10 $78,432

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 2021, 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 $2,320 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,017. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-10 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in LAREDO?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $60,329 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,432. 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 2021, it is 18.88%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,581 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 $2,320 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.