GS-12 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,971 | $44.55 | $3,564.00 |
| Step 2 | $96,071 | $46.03 | $3,682.40 |
| Step 3 | $99,170 | $47.52 | $3,801.60 |
| Step 4 | $102,269 | $49.00 | $3,920.00 |
| Step 5 | $105,369 | $50.49 | $4,039.20 |
| Step 6 | $108,468 | $51.97 | $4,157.60 |
| Step 7 | $111,567 | $53.46 | $4,276.80 |
| Step 8 | $114,667 | $54.94 | $4,395.20 |
| Step 9 | $117,766 | $56.43 | $4,514.40 |
| Step 10 | $120,865 | $57.91 | $4,632.80 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $105,369 |
| Per month | $8,781 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,039.20 |
| Hourly | $50.49 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Laredo
- GS-13 in Laredo
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-12 in Laredo ranges from $92,971 at the first step to $120,865 at the top step, with $105,369 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.