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$32,316 GS-4 Step 1 in LAREDO (2021)
$42,010 GS-4 Step 10 in LAREDO (2021)
+$5,132 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $32,316 $1,242.92 $15.48 +$5,132
Step 2 $33,393 $1,284.35 $16.00 +$5,303
Step 3 $34,470 $1,325.77 $16.52 +$5,474
Step 4 $35,547 $1,367.19 $17.03 +$5,645
Step 5 $36,625 $1,408.65 $17.55 +$5,817
Step 6 $37,702 $1,450.08 $18.07 +$5,988
Step 7 $38,779 $1,491.50 $18.58 +$6,159
Step 8 $39,856 $1,532.92 $19.10 +$6,330
Step 9 $40,933 $1,574.35 $19.61 +$6,501
Step 10 $42,010 $1,615.77 $20.13 +$6,672

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 1 $32,316
  • Locality add-on +$5,132
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • LAREDO GS-4 Step 10 $42,010

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 2021, 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 $1,243 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,616. 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-4 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-4 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in LAREDO?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $32,316 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,010. 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 2021, it is 18.88%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,132 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 $1,243 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.