GS-5 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,312 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 2 | $43,723 | $20.95 | $1,676.00 |
| Step 3 | $45,133 | $21.63 | $1,730.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,543 | $22.30 | $1,784.00 |
| Step 5 | $47,954 | $22.98 | $1,838.40 |
| Step 6 | $49,364 | $23.65 | $1,892.00 |
| Step 7 | $50,775 | $24.33 | $1,946.40 |
| Step 8 | $52,185 | $25.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Step 9 | $53,596 | $25.68 | $2,054.40 |
| Step 10 | $55,006 | $26.36 | $2,108.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $39,439 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,954 |
| Per month | $3,996 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,838.40 |
| Hourly | $22.98 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Laredo
- GS-6 in Laredo
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-5 in Laredo ranges from $42,312 at the first step to $55,006 at the top step, with $47,954 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.