GS-3 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,562 | $15.60 | $1,248.00 |
| Step 2 | $33,648 | $16.12 | $1,289.60 |
| Step 3 | $34,734 | $16.64 | $1,331.20 |
| Step 4 | $35,820 | $17.16 | $1,372.80 |
| Step 5 | $36,906 | $17.68 | $1,414.40 |
| Step 6 | $37,992 | $18.20 | $1,456.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,078 | $18.72 | $1,497.60 |
| Step 8 | $40,164 | $19.24 | $1,539.20 |
| Step 9 | $41,250 | $19.77 | $1,581.60 |
| Step 10 | $42,335 | $20.29 | $1,623.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,906 |
| Per month | $3,076 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,414.40 |
| Hourly | $17.68 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-4 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-3 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $32,562 at the first step to $42,335 at the top step, with $36,906 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.