GS-11 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $74,972 | $35.92 | $2,873.60 |
| Step 2 | $77,472 | $37.12 | $2,969.60 |
| Step 3 | $79,971 | $38.32 | $3,065.60 |
| Step 4 | $82,471 | $39.52 | $3,161.60 |
| Step 5 | $84,970 | $40.71 | $3,256.80 |
| Step 6 | $87,470 | $41.91 | $3,352.80 |
| Step 7 | $89,970 | $43.11 | $3,448.80 |
| Step 8 | $92,469 | $44.31 | $3,544.80 |
| Step 9 | $94,969 | $45.51 | $3,640.80 |
| Step 10 | $97,469 | $46.70 | $3,736.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $84,970 |
| Per month | $7,081 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,256.80 |
| Hourly | $40.71 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-12 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-11 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $74,972 at the first step to $97,469 at the top step, with $84,970 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.