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$51,105 GS-8 Step 1 in Laredo (2022)
$66,433 GS-8 Step 10 in Laredo (2022)
+$8,464 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,105 $1,965.58 $24.49 +$8,464
Step 2 $52,808 $2,031.08 $25.30 +$8,746
Step 3 $54,511 $2,096.58 $26.12 +$9,028
Step 4 $56,214 $2,162.08 $26.94 +$9,310
Step 5 $57,918 $2,227.62 $27.75 +$9,593
Step 6 $59,621 $2,293.12 $28.57 +$9,875
Step 7 $61,324 $2,358.62 $29.38 +$10,157
Step 8 $63,027 $2,424.12 $30.20 +$10,439
Step 9 $64,730 $2,489.62 $31.02 +$10,721
Step 10 $66,433 $2,555.12 $31.83 +$11,003

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $42,641
  • Laredo GS-8 Step 1 $51,105
  • Locality add-on +$8,464
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $55,430
  • Laredo GS-8 Step 10 $66,433

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-8 in Laredo: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2022, the Laredo pay area adds a 19.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,966 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,555. 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-8 Laredo page.

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GS-8 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Laredo?
    In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $51,105 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,433. This is 19.85% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,464 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,966 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.