GS-2 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,842 | $14.30 | $1,144.00 |
| Step 2 | $30,552 | $14.64 | $1,171.20 |
| Step 3 | $31,541 | $15.11 | $1,208.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,377 | $15.51 | $1,240.80 |
| Step 5 | $32,739 | $15.69 | $1,255.20 |
| Step 6 | $33,701 | $16.15 | $1,292.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,664 | $16.61 | $1,328.80 |
| Step 8 | $35,626 | $17.07 | $1,365.60 |
| Step 9 | $36,589 | $17.53 | $1,402.40 |
| Step 10 | $37,551 | $17.99 | $1,439.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,739 |
| Per month | $2,728 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,255.20 |
| Hourly | $15.69 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-3 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-2 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $29,842 at the first step to $37,551 at the top step, with $32,739 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.