GS-15 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $153,670 | $73.63 | $5,890.40 |
| Step 2 | $158,793 | $76.09 | $6,087.20 |
| Step 3 | $163,915 | $78.54 | $6,283.20 |
| Step 4 | $169,038 | $81.00 | $6,480.00 |
| Step 5 | $174,161 | $83.45 | $6,676.00 |
| Step 6 | $179,283 | $85.90 | $6,872.00 |
| Step 7 | $184,406 | $88.36 | $7,068.80 |
| Step 8 | $189,528 | $90.81 | $7,264.80 |
| Step 9 | $194,651 | $93.27 | $7,461.60 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $174,161 |
| Per month | $14,513 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,676.00 |
| Hourly | $83.45 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Laredo
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-15 in Laredo ranges from $153,670 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $174,161 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.