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$66,200 GS-10 Step 1 in Reno (2024)
$86,057 GS-10 Step 10 in Reno (2024)
+$9,672 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Reno

Each step below already includes the 17.11% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,200 $2,546.15 $31.72 +$9,672
Step 2 $68,406 $2,631.00 $32.78 +$9,994
Step 3 $70,613 $2,715.88 $33.83 +$10,317
Step 4 $72,819 $2,800.73 $34.89 +$10,639
Step 5 $75,025 $2,885.58 $35.95 +$10,961
Step 6 $77,232 $2,970.46 $37.01 +$11,284
Step 7 $79,438 $3,055.31 $38.06 +$11,606
Step 8 $81,644 $3,140.15 $39.12 +$11,928
Step 9 $83,851 $3,225.04 $40.18 +$12,251
Step 10 $86,057 $3,309.88 $41.23 +$12,573

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Reno pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Reno GS-10 Step 1 $66,200
  • Locality add-on +$9,672
  • Adjustment percent 17.11%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Reno GS-10 Step 10 $86,057

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in Reno: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Reno pay area adds a 17.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Reno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $2,546 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,310. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Reno page.

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GS-10 in Reno questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Reno?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Reno earns $66,200 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,057. This is 17.11% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Reno?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Reno in 2024, it is 17.11%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,672 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Reno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $2,546 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.