GS-9 Pay — Laredo (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Laredo locality pay area for 2026. The Laredo area adds 21.59% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,111 | $30.72 | $2,457.60 |
| Step 2 | $66,248 | $31.74 | $2,539.20 |
| Step 3 | $68,386 | $32.77 | $2,621.60 |
| Step 4 | $70,523 | $33.79 | $2,703.20 |
| Step 5 | $72,661 | $34.82 | $2,785.60 |
| Step 6 | $74,799 | $35.84 | $2,867.20 |
| Step 7 | $76,936 | $36.86 | $2,948.80 |
| Step 8 | $79,074 | $37.89 | $3,031.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,211 | $38.91 | $3,112.80 |
| Step 10 | $83,349 | $39.94 | $3,195.20 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Laredo, TX locality | 21.59% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,661 |
| Per month | $6,055 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,785.60 |
| Hourly | $34.82 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Laredo GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Laredo
- GS-10 in Laredo
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Laredo?
For 2026, GS-9 in Laredo ranges from $64,111 at the first step to $83,349 at the top step, with $72,661 near the middle.
How is Laredo locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.