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$97,337 GS-13 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$126,536 GS-13 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$16,121 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $97,337 $3,743.73 $46.64 +$16,121
Step 2 $100,582 $3,868.54 $48.19 +$16,659
Step 3 $103,826 $3,993.31 $49.75 +$17,196
Step 4 $107,070 $4,118.08 $51.30 +$17,733
Step 5 $110,315 $4,242.88 $52.86 +$18,271
Step 6 $113,559 $4,367.65 $54.41 +$18,808
Step 7 $116,803 $4,492.42 $55.97 +$19,345
Step 8 $120,048 $4,617.23 $57.52 +$19,883
Step 9 $123,292 $4,742.00 $59.08 +$20,420
Step 10 $126,536 $4,866.77 $60.63 +$20,957

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 1 $97,337
  • Locality add-on +$16,121
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 10 $126,536

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 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% 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 $3,744 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,867. 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-13 Laredo page.

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GS-13 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $97,337 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $126,536. This is 19.85% 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 2022, it is 19.85%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,121 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 $3,744 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.