GS-5 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,896 | $19.60 | $1,568.00 |
| Step 2 | $42,259 | $20.25 | $1,620.00 |
| Step 3 | $43,622 | $20.90 | $1,672.00 |
| Step 4 | $44,985 | $21.55 | $1,724.00 |
| Step 5 | $46,349 | $22.21 | $1,776.80 |
| Step 6 | $47,712 | $22.86 | $1,828.80 |
| Step 7 | $49,075 | $23.51 | $1,880.80 |
| Step 8 | $50,438 | $24.17 | $1,933.60 |
| Step 9 | $51,802 | $24.82 | $1,985.60 |
| Step 10 | $53,165 | $25.47 | $2,037.60 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,349 |
| Per month | $3,862 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,776.80 |
| Hourly | $22.21 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-6 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-5 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $40,896 at the first step to $53,165 at the top step, with $46,349 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.