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$71,562 GS-11 Step 1 in Laredo (2023)
$93,028 GS-11 Step 10 in Laredo (2023)
+$12,243 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,562 $2,752.38 $34.29 +$12,243
Step 2 $73,947 $2,844.12 $35.43 +$12,651
Step 3 $76,333 $2,935.88 $36.58 +$13,060
Step 4 $78,718 $3,027.62 $37.72 +$13,468
Step 5 $81,103 $3,119.35 $38.86 +$13,876
Step 6 $83,488 $3,211.08 $40.00 +$14,284
Step 7 $85,873 $3,302.81 $41.15 +$14,692
Step 8 $88,258 $3,394.54 $42.29 +$15,100
Step 9 $90,643 $3,486.27 $43.43 +$15,508
Step 10 $93,028 $3,578.00 $44.57 +$15,916

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Laredo GS-11 Step 1 $71,562
  • Locality add-on +$12,243
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Laredo GS-11 Step 10 $93,028

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-11 in Laredo: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Laredo pay area adds a 20.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,752 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,578. 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-11 Laredo page.

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GS-11 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Laredo?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $71,562 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,028. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,243 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,752 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.