GS-8 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,102 | $26.88 | $2,150.40 |
| Step 2 | $57,971 | $27.78 | $2,222.40 |
| Step 3 | $59,841 | $28.67 | $2,293.60 |
| Step 4 | $61,711 | $29.57 | $2,365.60 |
| Step 5 | $63,581 | $30.47 | $2,437.60 |
| Step 6 | $65,450 | $31.36 | $2,508.80 |
| Step 7 | $67,320 | $32.26 | $2,580.80 |
| Step 8 | $69,190 | $33.15 | $2,652.00 |
| Step 9 | $71,060 | $34.05 | $2,724.00 |
| Step 10 | $72,929 | $34.94 | $2,795.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,581 |
| Per month | $5,298 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,437.60 |
| Hourly | $30.47 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-9 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-8 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $56,102 at the first step to $72,929 at the top step, with $63,581 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.