GS-6 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,166 | $22.60 | $1,808.00 |
| Step 2 | $48,738 | $23.35 | $1,868.00 |
| Step 3 | $50,310 | $24.11 | $1,928.80 |
| Step 4 | $51,882 | $24.86 | $1,988.80 |
| Step 5 | $53,455 | $25.61 | $2,048.80 |
| Step 6 | $55,027 | $26.37 | $2,109.60 |
| Step 7 | $56,599 | $27.12 | $2,169.60 |
| Step 8 | $58,171 | $27.87 | $2,229.60 |
| Step 9 | $59,743 | $28.63 | $2,290.40 |
| Step 10 | $61,315 | $29.38 | $2,350.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,455 |
| Per month | $4,455 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,048.80 |
| Hourly | $25.61 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Laredo
- GS-7 in Laredo
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-6 in Laredo ranges from $47,166 at the first step to $61,315 at the top step, with $53,455 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.