GS-14 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)

$143,109
A GS-14 Step 5 in Reno-Fernley earns $143,109 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Reno-Fernley ranges $126,271–$164,157.
Reno-Fernley locality pay: 17.52% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 pay in the Reno-Fernley locality pay area for 2026. The Reno-Fernley area adds 17.52% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$126,271$60.50$4,840.00
Step 2$130,480$62.52$5,001.60
Step 3$134,690$64.54$5,163.20
Step 4$138,899$66.55$5,324.00
Step 5$143,109$68.57$5,485.60
Step 6$147,318$70.59$5,647.20
Step 7$151,528$72.61$5,808.80
Step 8$155,738$74.62$5,969.60
Step 9$159,947$76.64$6,131.20
Step 10$164,157$78.66$6,292.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$143,109/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Reno-Fernley, NV locality17.52%
Adjusted annual$143,109
Per month$11,926
Bi-weekly$5,485.60
Hourly$68.57

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Reno-Fernley?

For 2026, GS-14 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $126,271 at the first step to $164,157 at the top step, with $143,109 near the middle.

How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Reno-Fernley locality percentage of 17.52%, 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 Reno-Fernley rate remained 17.52%.

Is this before or after tax?

The GS-14 figures for Reno-Fernley are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.

Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RN · effective January 11, 2026 · Reno-Fernley, NV, 17.52% 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.