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$37,818 GS-4 Step 1 in Laredo (2026)
$49,166 GS-4 Step 10 in Laredo (2026)
+$6,715 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,818 $1,454.54 $18.12 +$6,715
Step 2 $39,079 $1,503.04 $18.72 +$6,939
Step 3 $40,340 $1,551.54 $19.33 +$7,163
Step 4 $41,601 $1,600.04 $19.93 +$7,387
Step 5 $42,862 $1,648.54 $20.54 +$7,611
Step 6 $44,123 $1,697.04 $21.14 +$7,835
Step 7 $45,383 $1,745.50 $21.75 +$8,058
Step 8 $46,644 $1,794.00 $22.35 +$8,282
Step 9 $47,905 $1,842.50 $22.95 +$8,506
Step 10 $49,166 $1,891.00 $23.56 +$8,730

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Laredo pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $31,103
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 1 $37,818
  • Locality add-on +$6,715
  • Adjustment percent 21.59%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,436
  • Laredo GS-4 Step 10 $49,166

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-4 in Laredo: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2026, the Laredo pay area adds a 21.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Laredo

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,455 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,891. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Laredo

GS-4 in Laredo questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Laredo?
    In 2026, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns $37,818 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,166. This is 21.59% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,715 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Laredo?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Laredo earns roughly $1,455 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.