GS-14 Pay — Laredo (2026)

$148,065
A GS-14 Step 5 in Laredo earns $148,065 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Laredo ranges $130,644–$169,842.
Laredo locality pay: 21.59% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$130,644$62.60$5,008.00
Step 2$134,999$64.69$5,175.20
Step 3$139,354$66.77$5,341.60
Step 4$143,710$68.86$5,508.80
Step 5$148,065$70.95$5,676.00
Step 6$152,420$73.03$5,842.40
Step 7$156,776$75.12$6,009.60
Step 8$161,131$77.21$6,176.80
Step 9$165,486$79.29$6,343.20
Step 10$169,842$81.38$6,510.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$148,065/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Laredo, TX locality21.59%
Adjusted annual$148,065
Per month$12,339
Bi-weekly$5,676.00
Hourly$70.95

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Laredo?

For 2026, GS-14 in Laredo ranges from $130,644 at the first step to $169,842 at the top step, with $148,065 near the middle.

How is Laredo locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 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-14 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.