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$122,544 GS-14 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$159,309 GS-14 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$17,940 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 pay table for Fresno

Each step below already includes the 17.15% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $122,544 $4,713.23 $58.72 +$17,940
Step 2 $126,629 $4,870.35 $60.68 +$18,538
Step 3 $130,714 $5,027.46 $62.63 +$19,136
Step 4 $134,799 $5,184.58 $64.59 +$19,734
Step 5 $138,884 $5,341.69 $66.55 +$20,332
Step 6 $142,969 $5,498.81 $68.50 +$20,930
Step 7 $147,054 $5,655.92 $70.46 +$21,528
Step 8 $151,139 $5,813.04 $72.42 +$22,126
Step 9 $155,224 $5,970.15 $74.38 +$22,724
Step 10 $159,309 $6,127.27 $76.33 +$23,322

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Fresno GS-14 Step 1 $122,544
  • Locality add-on +$17,940
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Fresno GS-14 Step 10 $159,309

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-14 in Fresno: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $4,713 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,127. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 Fresno page.

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GS-14 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $122,544 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $159,309. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Fresno?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Fresno in 2024, it is 17.15%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,940 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $4,713 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.