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$43,515 GS-6 Step 1 in Laredo (2023)
$56,566 GS-6 Step 10 in Laredo (2023)
+$7,445 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $43,515 $1,673.65 $20.85 +$7,445
Step 2 $44,965 $1,729.42 $21.55 +$7,693
Step 3 $46,415 $1,785.19 $22.24 +$7,941
Step 4 $47,865 $1,840.96 $22.93 +$8,189
Step 5 $49,315 $1,896.73 $23.63 +$8,437
Step 6 $50,765 $1,952.50 $24.32 +$8,685
Step 7 $52,215 $2,008.27 $25.02 +$8,933
Step 8 $53,665 $2,064.04 $25.71 +$9,181
Step 9 $55,116 $2,119.85 $26.41 +$9,430
Step 10 $56,566 $2,175.62 $27.10 +$9,678

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 1 $43,515
  • Locality add-on +$7,445
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 10 $56,566

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-6 in Laredo: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2023, the Laredo pay area adds a 20.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,674 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,176. 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-6 Laredo page.

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GS-6 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Laredo?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $43,515 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,566. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,445 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,674 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.