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$35,461 GS-4 Step 1 in Reno (2024)
$46,096 GS-4 Step 10 in Reno (2024)
+$5,181 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,461 $1,363.88 $16.99 +$5,181
Step 2 $36,643 $1,409.35 $17.56 +$5,354
Step 3 $37,824 $1,454.77 $18.12 +$5,526
Step 4 $39,006 $1,500.23 $18.69 +$5,699
Step 5 $40,187 $1,545.65 $19.26 +$5,871
Step 6 $41,369 $1,591.12 $19.82 +$6,044
Step 7 $42,551 $1,636.58 $20.39 +$6,217
Step 8 $43,732 $1,682.00 $20.95 +$6,389
Step 9 $44,914 $1,727.46 $21.52 +$6,562
Step 10 $46,096 $1,772.92 $22.09 +$6,735

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Reno pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Reno GS-4 Step 1 $35,461
  • Locality add-on +$5,181
  • Adjustment percent 17.11%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Reno GS-4 Step 10 $46,096

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-4 in Reno: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the Reno pay area adds a 17.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Reno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $1,364 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,773. 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-4 Reno page.

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GS-4 in Reno questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Reno?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Reno earns $35,461 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,096. This is 17.11% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,181 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Reno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $1,364 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.