GS-9 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,965 | $29.69 | $2,375.20 |
| Step 2 | $64,031 | $30.68 | $2,454.40 |
| Step 3 | $66,097 | $31.67 | $2,533.60 |
| Step 4 | $68,163 | $32.66 | $2,612.80 |
| Step 5 | $70,229 | $33.65 | $2,692.00 |
| Step 6 | $72,295 | $34.64 | $2,771.20 |
| Step 7 | $74,361 | $35.63 | $2,850.40 |
| Step 8 | $76,427 | $36.62 | $2,929.60 |
| Step 9 | $78,493 | $37.61 | $3,008.80 |
| Step 10 | $80,559 | $38.60 | $3,088.00 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,229 |
| Per month | $5,852 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,692.00 |
| Hourly | $33.65 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-10 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-9 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $61,965 at the first step to $80,559 at the top step, with $70,229 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.