GS-2 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-2 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,875 | $14.79 | $1,183.20 |
| Step 2 | $31,610 | $15.15 | $1,212.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,634 | $15.64 | $1,251.20 |
| Step 4 | $33,498 | $16.05 | $1,284.00 |
| Step 5 | $33,873 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 6 | $34,868 | $16.71 | $1,336.80 |
| Step 7 | $35,864 | $17.18 | $1,374.40 |
| Step 8 | $36,860 | $17.66 | $1,412.80 |
| Step 9 | $37,856 | $18.14 | $1,451.20 |
| Step 10 | $38,852 | $18.62 | $1,489.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,873 |
| Per month | $2,823 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,298.40 |
| Hourly | $16.23 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Laredo
- GS-3 in Laredo
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-2 in Laredo ranges from $30,875 at the first step to $38,852 at the top step, with $33,873 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.