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$130,644 GS-14 Step 1 in Laredo (2026)
$169,842 GS-14 Step 10 in Laredo (2026)
+$23,198 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $130,644 $5,024.77 $62.60 +$23,198
Step 2 $134,999 $5,192.27 $64.69 +$23,971
Step 3 $139,354 $5,359.77 $66.77 +$24,744
Step 4 $143,710 $5,527.31 $68.86 +$25,518
Step 5 $148,065 $5,694.81 $70.95 +$26,291
Step 6 $152,420 $5,862.31 $73.03 +$27,064
Step 7 $156,776 $6,029.85 $75.12 +$27,838
Step 8 $161,131 $6,197.35 $77.21 +$28,611
Step 9 $165,486 $6,364.85 $79.29 +$29,384
Step 10 $169,842 $6,532.38 $81.38 +$30,158

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $107,446
  • Laredo GS-14 Step 1 $130,644
  • Locality add-on +$23,198
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $139,684
  • Laredo GS-14 Step 10 $169,842

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-14 in Laredo: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2026, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $5,025 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,532. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Laredo

GS-14 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Laredo?
    In 2026, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $130,644 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $169,842. This is 21.59% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,198 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $5,025 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.