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$27,188 GS-1 Step 1 in Laredo (2025)
$34,009 GS-1 Step 10 in Laredo (2025)
+$4,828 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-1 pay table for Laredo

Each step below already includes the 21.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $27,188 $1,045.69 $13.03 +$4,828
Step 2 $28,099 $1,080.73 $13.46 +$4,989
Step 3 $29,003 $1,115.50 $13.90 +$5,150
Step 4 $29,904 $1,150.15 $14.33 +$5,310
Step 5 $30,806 $1,184.85 $14.76 +$5,470
Step 6 $31,334 $1,205.15 $15.01 +$5,564
Step 7 $32,229 $1,239.58 $15.44 +$5,723
Step 8 $33,130 $1,274.23 $15.87 +$5,883
Step 9 $33,166 $1,275.62 $15.89 +$5,889
Step 10 $34,009 $1,308.04 $16.30 +$6,039
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $22,360
  • Laredo GS-1 Step 1 $27,188
  • Locality add-on +$4,828
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $27,970
  • Laredo GS-1 Step 10 $34,009

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-1 in Laredo: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2025, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,046 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,308. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Laredo page.

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GS-1 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Laredo?
    In 2025, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $27,188 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $34,009. This is 21.59% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Laredo?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Laredo in 2025, it is 21.59%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,828 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,046 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.