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$109,461 GS-13 Step 1 in Laredo (2025)
$142,302 GS-13 Step 10 in Laredo (2025)
+$19,436 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $109,461 $4,210.04 $52.45 +$19,436
Step 2 $113,110 $4,350.38 $54.20 +$20,084
Step 3 $116,759 $4,490.73 $55.95 +$20,732
Step 4 $120,408 $4,631.08 $57.69 +$21,380
Step 5 $124,057 $4,771.42 $59.44 +$22,028
Step 6 $127,706 $4,911.77 $61.19 +$22,676
Step 7 $131,355 $5,052.12 $62.94 +$23,324
Step 8 $135,004 $5,192.46 $64.69 +$23,972
Step 9 $138,653 $5,332.81 $66.44 +$24,620
Step 10 $142,302 $5,473.15 $68.18 +$25,268

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $90,025
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 1 $109,461
  • Locality add-on +$19,436
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $117,034
  • Laredo GS-13 Step 10 $142,302

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 2025, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% 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 $4,210 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,473. 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-13 Laredo page.

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GS-13 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Laredo?
    In 2025, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $109,461 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $142,302. This is 21.59% 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 2025, it is 21.59%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,436 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 $4,210 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.