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$45,820 GS-6 Step 1 in Laredo (2024)
$59,568 GS-6 Step 10 in Laredo (2024)
+$8,055 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 pay table for Laredo

Each step below already includes the 21.33% 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 $45,820 $1,762.31 $21.95 +$8,055
Step 2 $47,348 $1,821.08 $22.69 +$8,324
Step 3 $48,875 $1,879.81 $23.42 +$8,592
Step 4 $50,403 $1,938.58 $24.15 +$8,861
Step 5 $51,930 $1,997.31 $24.88 +$9,129
Step 6 $53,458 $2,056.08 $25.61 +$9,398
Step 7 $54,986 $2,114.85 $26.35 +$9,667
Step 8 $56,513 $2,173.58 $27.08 +$9,935
Step 9 $58,041 $2,232.35 $27.81 +$10,204
Step 10 $59,568 $2,291.08 $28.54 +$10,472

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 1 $45,820
  • Locality add-on +$8,055
  • Adjustment percent 21.33%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Laredo GS-6 Step 10 $59,568

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 2024, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.33% 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 $1,762 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,291. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $45,820 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,568. This is 21.33% 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 2024, it is 21.33%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,055 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 $1,762 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.