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$94,472 GS-13 Step 1 in LAREDO (2021)
$122,814 GS-13 Step 10 in LAREDO (2021)
+$15,004 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $94,472 $3,633.54 $45.27 +$15,004
Step 2 $97,621 $3,754.65 $46.78 +$15,504
Step 3 $100,770 $3,875.77 $48.28 +$16,004
Step 4 $103,919 $3,996.88 $49.79 +$16,504
Step 5 $107,068 $4,118.00 $51.30 +$17,004
Step 6 $110,217 $4,239.12 $52.81 +$17,504
Step 7 $113,366 $4,360.23 $54.32 +$18,004
Step 8 $116,515 $4,481.35 $55.83 +$18,504
Step 9 $119,665 $4,602.50 $57.34 +$19,005
Step 10 $122,814 $4,723.62 $58.85 +$19,505

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $79,468
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 1 $94,472
  • Locality add-on +$15,004
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $103,309
  • LAREDO GS-13 Step 10 $122,814

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 2021, 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 $3,634 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,724. 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-13 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-13 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in LAREDO?
    In 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $94,472 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $122,814. 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 2021, it is 18.88%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,004 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 $3,634 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.