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$135,299 GS-15 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$175,888 GS-15 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$22,409 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $135,299 $5,203.81 $64.83 +$22,409
Step 2 $139,809 $5,377.27 $66.99 +$23,156
Step 3 $144,319 $5,550.73 $69.15 +$23,903
Step 4 $148,829 $5,724.19 $71.31 +$24,650
Step 5 $153,338 $5,897.62 $73.47 +$25,396
Step 6 $157,848 $6,071.08 $75.63 +$26,143
Step 7 $162,358 $6,244.54 $77.79 +$26,890
Step 8 $166,868 $6,418.00 $79.96 +$27,637
Step 9 $171,378 $6,591.46 $82.12 +$28,384
Step 10 $175,888 $6,764.92 $84.28 +$29,131
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Laredo GS-15 Step 1 $135,299
  • Locality add-on +$22,409
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Laredo GS-15 Step 10 $175,888

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-15 in Laredo: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $5,204 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,765. 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-15 Laredo page.

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GS-15 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $135,299 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $175,888. This is 19.85% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,409 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $5,204 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.