GS-8 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,045 | $27.81 | $2,224.80 |
| Step 2 | $59,979 | $28.74 | $2,299.20 |
| Step 3 | $61,914 | $29.67 | $2,373.60 |
| Step 4 | $63,848 | $30.59 | $2,447.20 |
| Step 5 | $65,783 | $31.52 | $2,521.60 |
| Step 6 | $67,717 | $32.45 | $2,596.00 |
| Step 7 | $69,652 | $33.37 | $2,669.60 |
| Step 8 | $71,586 | $34.30 | $2,744.00 |
| Step 9 | $73,521 | $35.23 | $2,818.40 |
| Step 10 | $75,455 | $36.15 | $2,892.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,783 |
| Per month | $5,482 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,521.60 |
| Hourly | $31.52 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Laredo
- GS-9 in Laredo
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-8 in Laredo ranges from $58,045 at the first step to $75,455 at the top step, with $65,783 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.