GS-7 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,413 | $25.11 | $2,008.80 |
| Step 2 | $54,160 | $25.95 | $2,076.00 |
| Step 3 | $55,907 | $26.79 | $2,143.20 |
| Step 4 | $57,654 | $27.63 | $2,210.40 |
| Step 5 | $59,402 | $28.46 | $2,276.80 |
| Step 6 | $61,149 | $29.30 | $2,344.00 |
| Step 7 | $62,896 | $30.14 | $2,411.20 |
| Step 8 | $64,643 | $30.97 | $2,477.60 |
| Step 9 | $66,391 | $31.81 | $2,544.80 |
| Step 10 | $68,138 | $32.65 | $2,612.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,402 |
| Per month | $4,950 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,276.80 |
| Hourly | $28.46 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Laredo
- GS-8 in Laredo
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-7 in Laredo ranges from $52,413 at the first step to $68,138 at the top step, with $59,402 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.