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$34,890 GS-4 Step 1 in Laredo (2023)
$45,357 GS-4 Step 10 in Laredo (2023)
+$5,969 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,890 $1,341.92 $16.72 +$5,969
Step 2 $36,053 $1,386.65 $17.28 +$6,168
Step 3 $37,216 $1,431.38 $17.83 +$6,367
Step 4 $38,379 $1,476.12 $18.39 +$6,566
Step 5 $39,542 $1,520.85 $18.95 +$6,765
Step 6 $40,705 $1,565.58 $19.50 +$6,964
Step 7 $41,868 $1,610.31 $20.06 +$7,163
Step 8 $43,031 $1,655.04 $20.62 +$7,362
Step 9 $44,194 $1,699.77 $21.18 +$7,561
Step 10 $45,357 $1,744.50 $21.73 +$7,760

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 1 $34,890
  • Locality add-on +$5,969
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 10 $45,357

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-4 in Laredo: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2023, the Laredo pay area adds a 20.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,745. 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-4 Laredo page.

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GS-4 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Laredo?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $34,890 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,357. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,969 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.