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$33,297 GS-4 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$43,285 GS-4 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$5,515 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,297 $1,280.65 $15.95 +$5,515
Step 2 $34,407 $1,323.35 $16.49 +$5,699
Step 3 $35,516 $1,366.00 $17.02 +$5,882
Step 4 $36,626 $1,408.69 $17.55 +$6,066
Step 5 $37,736 $1,451.38 $18.08 +$6,250
Step 6 $38,846 $1,494.08 $18.61 +$6,434
Step 7 $39,956 $1,536.77 $19.15 +$6,618
Step 8 $41,065 $1,579.42 $19.68 +$6,801
Step 9 $42,175 $1,622.12 $20.21 +$6,985
Step 10 $43,285 $1,664.81 $20.74 +$7,169

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 1 $33,297
  • Locality add-on +$5,515
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 10 $43,285

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-4 in Laredo: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,281 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,665. 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-4 Laredo page.

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GS-4 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $33,297 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,285. This is 19.85% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,515 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,281 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.