GS-1 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,460 | $13.16 | $1,052.80 |
| Step 2 | $28,380 | $13.60 | $1,088.00 |
| Step 3 | $29,293 | $14.04 | $1,123.20 |
| Step 4 | $30,203 | $14.47 | $1,157.60 |
| Step 5 | $31,114 | $14.91 | $1,192.80 |
| Step 6 | $31,647 | $15.16 | $1,212.80 |
| Step 7 | $32,551 | $15.60 | $1,248.00 |
| Step 8 | $33,460 | $16.03 | $1,282.40 |
| Step 9 | $33,498 | $16.05 | $1,284.00 |
| Step 10 | $34,347 | $16.46 | $1,316.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,114 |
| Per month | $2,593 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,192.80 |
| Hourly | $14.91 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Laredo
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-1 in Laredo ranges from $27,460 at the first step to $34,347 at the top step, with $31,114 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Laredo locality percentage of 21.59%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Laredo rate remained 21.59%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Laredo are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-LR · effective January 11, 2026 · Laredo, TX, 21.59% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.