GS-15 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $148,526 | $71.17 | $5,693.60 |
| Step 2 | $153,478 | $73.54 | $5,883.20 |
| Step 3 | $158,429 | $75.91 | $6,072.80 |
| Step 4 | $163,380 | $78.28 | $6,262.40 |
| Step 5 | $168,331 | $80.66 | $6,452.80 |
| Step 6 | $173,282 | $83.03 | $6,642.40 |
| Step 7 | $178,233 | $85.40 | $6,832.00 |
| Step 8 | $183,184 | $87.77 | $7,021.60 |
| Step 9 | $188,135 | $90.15 | $7,212.00 |
| Step 10 | $193,087 | $92.52 | $7,401.60 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,331 |
| Per month | $14,028 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,452.80 |
| Hourly | $80.66 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-15 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $148,526 at the first step to $193,087 at the top step, with $168,331 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.