GS-12 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,859 | $43.06 | $3,444.80 |
| Step 2 | $92,855 | $44.49 | $3,559.20 |
| Step 3 | $95,850 | $45.93 | $3,674.40 |
| Step 4 | $98,846 | $47.36 | $3,788.80 |
| Step 5 | $101,842 | $48.80 | $3,904.00 |
| Step 6 | $104,837 | $50.23 | $4,018.40 |
| Step 7 | $107,833 | $51.67 | $4,133.60 |
| Step 8 | $110,828 | $53.10 | $4,248.00 |
| Step 9 | $113,824 | $54.54 | $4,363.20 |
| Step 10 | $116,820 | $55.98 | $4,478.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $101,842 |
| Per month | $8,487 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,904.00 |
| Hourly | $48.80 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-13 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-12 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $89,859 at the first step to $116,820 at the top step, with $101,842 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.