GS-1 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,541 | $12.72 | $1,017.60 |
| Step 2 | $27,430 | $13.14 | $1,051.20 |
| Step 3 | $28,313 | $13.57 | $1,085.60 |
| Step 4 | $29,192 | $13.99 | $1,119.20 |
| Step 5 | $30,072 | $14.41 | $1,152.80 |
| Step 6 | $30,588 | $14.66 | $1,172.80 |
| Step 7 | $31,461 | $15.07 | $1,205.60 |
| Step 8 | $32,340 | $15.50 | $1,240.00 |
| Step 9 | $32,377 | $15.51 | $1,240.80 |
| Step 10 | $33,197 | $15.91 | $1,272.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,072 |
| Per month | $2,506 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,152.80 |
| Hourly | $14.41 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Reno-Fernley GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-1 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $26,541 at the first step to $33,197 at the top step, with $30,072 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.