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$40,304 GS-6 Step 1 in LAREDO (2021)
$52,394 GS-6 Step 10 in LAREDO (2021)
+$6,401 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $40,304 $1,550.15 $19.31 +$6,401
Step 2 $41,647 $1,601.81 $19.96 +$6,614
Step 3 $42,991 $1,653.50 $20.60 +$6,828
Step 4 $44,334 $1,705.15 $21.24 +$7,041
Step 5 $45,677 $1,756.81 $21.89 +$7,254
Step 6 $47,021 $1,808.50 $22.53 +$7,468
Step 7 $48,364 $1,860.15 $23.17 +$7,681
Step 8 $49,707 $1,911.81 $23.82 +$7,894
Step 9 $51,051 $1,963.50 $24.46 +$8,108
Step 10 $52,394 $2,015.15 $25.10 +$8,321

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more LAREDO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 1 $40,304
  • Locality add-on +$6,401
  • Adjustment percent 18.88%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • LAREDO GS-6 Step 10 $52,394

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 2021, 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 $1,550 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,015. 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-6 LAREDO page.

Other grades in LAREDO

GS-6 in LAREDO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in LAREDO?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in LAREDO earns $40,304 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,394. 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 2021, it is 18.88%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,401 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 $1,550 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.