GS-3 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,690 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,814 | $16.68 | $1,334.40 |
| Step 3 | $35,937 | $17.22 | $1,377.60 |
| Step 4 | $37,061 | $17.76 | $1,420.80 |
| Step 5 | $38,184 | $18.30 | $1,464.00 |
| Step 6 | $39,308 | $18.83 | $1,506.40 |
| Step 7 | $40,431 | $19.37 | $1,549.60 |
| Step 8 | $41,555 | $19.91 | $1,592.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,678 | $20.45 | $1,636.00 |
| Step 10 | $43,802 | $20.99 | $1,679.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,184 |
| Per month | $3,182 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,464.00 |
| Hourly | $18.30 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Laredo
- GS-4 in Laredo
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-3 in Laredo ranges from $33,690 at the first step to $43,802 at the top step, with $38,184 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.