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$66,283 GS-11 Step 1 in LAREDO (2021)
$86,173 GS-11 Step 10 in LAREDO (2021)
+$10,527 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,283 $2,549.35 $31.76 +$10,527
Step 2 $68,493 $2,634.35 $32.82 +$10,878
Step 3 $70,703 $2,719.35 $33.88 +$11,229
Step 4 $72,913 $2,804.35 $34.94 +$11,580
Step 5 $75,123 $2,889.35 $36.00 +$11,931
Step 6 $77,333 $2,974.35 $37.05 +$12,282
Step 7 $79,543 $3,059.35 $38.11 +$12,633
Step 8 $81,753 $3,144.35 $39.17 +$12,984
Step 9 $83,963 $3,229.35 $40.23 +$13,335
Step 10 $86,173 $3,314.35 $41.29 +$13,686

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • LAREDO GS-11 Step 1 $66,283
  • Locality add-on +$10,527
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • LAREDO GS-11 Step 10 $86,173

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-11 in LAREDO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2021, the LAREDO pay area adds a 18.88% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in LAREDO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,549 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,314. 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-11 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-11 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in LAREDO?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $66,283 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,173. This is 18.88% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,527 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in LAREDO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns roughly $2,549 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.