GS-4 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,552 | $17.51 | $1,400.80 |
| Step 2 | $37,771 | $18.10 | $1,448.00 |
| Step 3 | $38,990 | $18.68 | $1,494.40 |
| Step 4 | $40,208 | $19.27 | $1,541.60 |
| Step 5 | $41,427 | $19.85 | $1,588.00 |
| Step 6 | $42,646 | $20.43 | $1,634.40 |
| Step 7 | $43,864 | $21.02 | $1,681.60 |
| Step 8 | $45,083 | $21.60 | $1,728.00 |
| Step 9 | $46,302 | $22.19 | $1,775.20 |
| Step 10 | $47,520 | $22.77 | $1,821.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,427 |
| Per month | $3,452 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,588.00 |
| Hourly | $19.85 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-5 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-4 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $36,552 at the first step to $47,520 at the top step, with $41,427 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.