GS-6 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,587 | $21.84 | $1,747.20 |
| Step 2 | $47,107 | $22.57 | $1,805.60 |
| Step 3 | $48,626 | $23.30 | $1,864.00 |
| Step 4 | $50,146 | $24.03 | $1,922.40 |
| Step 5 | $51,665 | $24.76 | $1,980.80 |
| Step 6 | $53,185 | $25.48 | $2,038.40 |
| Step 7 | $54,704 | $26.21 | $2,096.80 |
| Step 8 | $56,224 | $26.94 | $2,155.20 |
| Step 9 | $57,743 | $27.67 | $2,213.60 |
| Step 10 | $59,263 | $28.40 | $2,272.00 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,665 |
| Per month | $4,305 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,980.80 |
| Hourly | $24.76 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-7 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-6 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $45,587 at the first step to $59,263 at the top step, with $51,665 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.