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$101,996 GS-13 Step 1 in Laredo (2023)
$132,593 GS-13 Step 10 in Laredo (2023)
+$17,450 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,996 $3,922.92 $48.87 +$17,450
Step 2 $105,396 $4,053.69 $50.50 +$18,032
Step 3 $108,796 $4,184.46 $52.13 +$18,614
Step 4 $112,195 $4,315.19 $53.76 +$19,195
Step 5 $115,595 $4,445.96 $55.39 +$19,777
Step 6 $118,994 $4,576.69 $57.02 +$20,358
Step 7 $122,394 $4,707.46 $58.65 +$20,940
Step 8 $125,794 $4,838.23 $60.28 +$21,522
Step 9 $129,193 $4,968.96 $61.90 +$22,103
Step 10 $132,593 $5,099.73 $63.53 +$22,685

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 1 $101,996
  • Locality add-on +$17,450
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 10 $132,593

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-13 in Laredo: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2023, the Laredo pay area adds a 20.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $3,923 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,100. 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-13 Laredo page.

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GS-13 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Laredo?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $101,996 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,593. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,450 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $3,923 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.