GS-13 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)

$121,103
A GS-13 Step 5 in Reno-Fernley earns $121,103 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Reno-Fernley ranges $106,855–$138,913.
Reno-Fernley locality pay: 17.52% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$106,855$51.20$4,096.00
Step 2$110,417$52.91$4,232.80
Step 3$113,979$54.61$4,368.80
Step 4$117,541$56.32$4,505.60
Step 5$121,103$58.03$4,642.40
Step 6$124,665$59.73$4,778.40
Step 7$128,227$61.44$4,915.20
Step 8$131,789$63.15$5,052.00
Step 9$135,351$64.85$5,188.00
Step 10$138,913$66.56$5,324.80

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$121,103/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Reno-Fernley, NV locality17.52%
Adjusted annual$121,103
Per month$10,092
Bi-weekly$4,642.40
Hourly$58.03

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-13 make in Reno-Fernley?

For 2026, GS-13 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $106,855 at the first step to $138,913 at the top step, with $121,103 near the middle.

How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.