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$62,159 GS-10 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$80,809 GS-10 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$10,295 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Laredo

Each step below already includes the 19.85% 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 $62,159 $2,390.73 $29.78 +$10,295
Step 2 $64,231 $2,470.42 $30.78 +$10,638
Step 3 $66,303 $2,550.12 $31.77 +$10,981
Step 4 $68,376 $2,629.85 $32.76 +$11,325
Step 5 $70,448 $2,709.54 $33.76 +$11,668
Step 6 $72,520 $2,789.23 $34.75 +$12,011
Step 7 $74,592 $2,868.92 $35.74 +$12,354
Step 8 $76,664 $2,948.62 $36.73 +$12,697
Step 9 $78,737 $3,028.35 $37.73 +$13,041
Step 10 $80,809 $3,108.04 $38.72 +$13,384
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 1 $62,159
  • Locality add-on +$10,295
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 10 $80,809

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 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% 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 $2,391 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,108. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Laredo page.

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GS-10 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $62,159 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,809. This is 19.85% 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 2022, it is 19.85%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,295 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 $2,391 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.