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$70,600 GS-10 Step 1 in Laredo (2026)
$91,775 GS-10 Step 10 in Laredo (2026)
+$12,536 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $70,600 $2,715.38 $33.83 +$12,536
Step 2 $72,953 $2,805.88 $34.96 +$12,954
Step 3 $75,306 $2,896.38 $36.08 +$13,372
Step 4 $77,658 $2,986.85 $37.21 +$13,789
Step 5 $80,011 $3,077.35 $38.34 +$14,207
Step 6 $82,364 $3,167.85 $39.47 +$14,625
Step 7 $84,717 $3,258.35 $40.59 +$15,043
Step 8 $87,069 $3,348.81 $41.72 +$15,460
Step 9 $89,422 $3,439.31 $42.85 +$15,878
Step 10 $91,775 $3,529.81 $43.97 +$16,296
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $58,064
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 1 $70,600
  • Locality add-on +$12,536
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $75,479
  • Laredo GS-10 Step 10 $91,775

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-10 in Laredo: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2026, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,715 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,530. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Laredo

GS-10 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Laredo?
    In 2026, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $70,600 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,775. This is 21.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Laredo?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Laredo in 2026, it is 21.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,536 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,715 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.