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$41,527 GS-6 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$53,985 GS-6 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$6,878 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,527 $1,597.19 $19.90 +$6,878
Step 2 $42,911 $1,650.42 $20.56 +$7,107
Step 3 $44,295 $1,703.65 $21.22 +$7,336
Step 4 $45,680 $1,756.92 $21.89 +$7,566
Step 5 $47,064 $1,810.15 $22.55 +$7,795
Step 6 $48,448 $1,863.38 $23.21 +$8,024
Step 7 $49,832 $1,916.62 $23.88 +$8,253
Step 8 $51,217 $1,969.88 $24.54 +$8,483
Step 9 $52,601 $2,023.12 $25.20 +$8,712
Step 10 $53,985 $2,076.35 $25.87 +$8,941

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 1 $41,527
  • Locality add-on +$6,878
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 10 $53,985

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-6 in Laredo: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,597 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,076. 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-6 Laredo page.

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GS-6 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $41,527 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,985. This is 19.85% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,878 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,597 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.