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$122,502 GS-14 Step 1 in Reno (2024)
$159,254 GS-14 Step 10 in Reno (2024)
+$17,898 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 pay table for Reno

Each step below already includes the 17.11% 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 $122,502 $4,711.62 $58.70 +$17,898
Step 2 $126,585 $4,868.65 $60.65 +$18,494
Step 3 $130,669 $5,025.73 $62.61 +$19,091
Step 4 $134,753 $5,182.81 $64.57 +$19,688
Step 5 $138,836 $5,339.85 $66.52 +$20,284
Step 6 $142,920 $5,496.92 $68.48 +$20,881
Step 7 $147,003 $5,653.96 $70.44 +$21,477
Step 8 $151,087 $5,811.04 $72.39 +$22,074
Step 9 $155,171 $5,968.12 $74.35 +$22,671
Step 10 $159,254 $6,125.15 $76.31 +$23,267

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Reno pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Reno GS-14 Step 1 $122,502
  • Locality add-on +$17,898
  • Adjustment percent 17.11%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Reno GS-14 Step 10 $159,254

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 Reno: what to expect

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

For 2024, the Reno pay area adds a 17.11% 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 Reno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $4,712 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,125. 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 Reno page.

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GS-14 in Reno questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Reno?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Reno earns $122,502 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $159,254. This is 17.11% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Reno?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Reno in 2024, it is 17.11%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,898 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Reno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $4,712 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.