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$27,184 GS-2 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$34,212 GS-2 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$4,502 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,184 $1,045.54 $13.03 +$4,502
Step 2 $27,832 $1,070.46 $13.34 +$4,610
Step 3 $28,732 $1,105.08 $13.77 +$4,759
Step 4 $29,493 $1,134.35 $14.13 +$4,885
Step 5 $29,826 $1,147.15 $14.29 +$4,940
Step 6 $30,703 $1,180.88 $14.71 +$5,085
Step 7 $31,580 $1,214.62 $15.13 +$5,230
Step 8 $32,458 $1,248.38 $15.55 +$5,376
Step 9 $33,335 $1,282.12 $15.97 +$5,521
Step 10 $34,212 $1,315.85 $16.39 +$5,666

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $22,682
  • Laredo GS-2 Step 1 $27,184
  • Locality add-on +$4,502
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $28,546
  • Laredo GS-2 Step 10 $34,212

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-2 in Laredo: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,046 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,316. 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-2 Laredo page.

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GS-2 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $27,184 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $34,212. This is 19.85% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,502 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,046 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.