GS-4 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-4 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,818 | $18.12 | $1,449.60 |
| Step 2 | $39,079 | $18.72 | $1,497.60 |
| Step 3 | $40,340 | $19.33 | $1,546.40 |
| Step 4 | $41,601 | $19.93 | $1,594.40 |
| Step 5 | $42,862 | $20.54 | $1,643.20 |
| Step 6 | $44,123 | $21.14 | $1,691.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,383 | $21.75 | $1,740.00 |
| Step 8 | $46,644 | $22.35 | $1,788.00 |
| Step 9 | $47,905 | $22.95 | $1,836.00 |
| Step 10 | $49,166 | $23.56 | $1,884.80 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,862 |
| Per month | $3,572 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,643.20 |
| Hourly | $20.54 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Laredo
- GS-5 in Laredo
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-4 in Laredo ranges from $37,818 at the first step to $49,166 at the top step, with $42,862 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.