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$77,568 GS-11 Step 1 in Laredo (2026)
$100,844 GS-11 Step 10 in Laredo (2026)
+$13,773 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,568 $2,983.38 $37.17 +$13,773
Step 2 $80,155 $3,082.88 $38.41 +$14,233
Step 3 $82,741 $3,182.35 $39.65 +$14,692
Step 4 $85,327 $3,281.81 $40.89 +$15,151
Step 5 $87,913 $3,381.27 $42.12 +$15,610
Step 6 $90,499 $3,480.73 $43.36 +$16,069
Step 7 $93,086 $3,580.23 $44.60 +$16,529
Step 8 $95,672 $3,679.69 $45.84 +$16,988
Step 9 $98,258 $3,779.15 $47.08 +$17,447
Step 10 $100,844 $3,878.62 $48.32 +$17,906

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $63,795
  • Laredo GS-11 Step 1 $77,568
  • Locality add-on +$13,773
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $82,938
  • Laredo GS-11 Step 10 $100,844

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-11 in Laredo: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2026, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,983 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,879. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Laredo

GS-11 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Laredo?
    In 2026, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $77,568 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,844. This is 21.59% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,773 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $2,983 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.