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$65,134 GS-10 Step 1 in Laredo (2023)
$84,677 GS-10 Step 10 in Laredo (2023)
+$11,144 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Laredo

Each step below already includes the 20.64% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,134 $2,505.15 $31.21 +$11,144
Step 2 $67,305 $2,588.65 $32.25 +$11,515
Step 3 $69,477 $2,672.19 $33.29 +$11,887
Step 4 $71,648 $2,755.69 $34.33 +$12,258
Step 5 $73,820 $2,839.23 $35.37 +$12,630
Step 6 $75,991 $2,922.73 $36.41 +$13,001
Step 7 $78,163 $3,006.27 $37.45 +$13,373
Step 8 $80,334 $3,089.77 $38.49 +$13,744
Step 9 $82,506 $3,173.31 $39.53 +$14,116
Step 10 $84,677 $3,256.81 $40.57 +$14,487
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 1 $65,134
  • Locality add-on +$11,144
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 10 $84,677

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-10 in Laredo: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the Laredo pay area adds a 20.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,505 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,257. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Laredo page.

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GS-10 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Laredo?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $65,134 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,677. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Laredo?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Laredo in 2023, it is 20.64%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,144 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,505 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.