GS-7 Pay — Reno-Fernley (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,658 | $24.27 | $1,941.60 |
| Step 2 | $52,347 | $25.08 | $2,006.40 |
| Step 3 | $54,036 | $25.89 | $2,071.20 |
| Step 4 | $55,724 | $26.70 | $2,136.00 |
| Step 5 | $57,413 | $27.51 | $2,200.80 |
| Step 6 | $59,102 | $28.32 | $2,265.60 |
| Step 7 | $60,791 | $29.13 | $2,330.40 |
| Step 8 | $62,480 | $29.94 | $2,395.20 |
| Step 9 | $64,168 | $30.75 | $2,460.00 |
| Step 10 | $65,857 | $31.56 | $2,524.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $48,854 |
| Reno-Fernley, NV locality | 17.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,413 |
| Per month | $4,784 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,200.80 |
| Hourly | $27.51 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-8 in Reno-Fernley
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Reno-Fernley?
For 2026, GS-7 in Reno-Fernley ranges from $50,658 at the first step to $65,857 at the top step, with $57,413 near the middle.
How is Reno-Fernley locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.