GS-10 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,237 | $32.70 | $2,616.00 |
| Step 2 | $70,511 | $33.79 | $2,703.20 |
| Step 3 | $72,785 | $34.88 | $2,790.40 |
| Step 4 | $75,059 | $35.97 | $2,877.60 |
| Step 5 | $77,333 | $37.05 | $2,964.00 |
| Step 6 | $79,607 | $38.14 | $3,051.20 |
| Step 7 | $81,881 | $39.23 | $3,138.40 |
| Step 8 | $84,155 | $40.32 | $3,225.60 |
| Step 9 | $86,429 | $41.41 | $3,312.80 |
| Step 10 | $88,703 | $42.50 | $3,400.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,333 |
| Per month | $6,444 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,964.00 |
| Hourly | $37.05 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-11 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-10 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $68,237 at the first step to $88,703 at the top step, with $77,333 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.