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$44,227 GS-6 Step 1 in Reno (2024)
$57,496 GS-6 Step 10 in Reno (2024)
+$6,462 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,227 $1,701.04 $21.19 +$6,462
Step 2 $45,701 $1,757.73 $21.90 +$6,677
Step 3 $47,175 $1,814.42 $22.60 +$6,892
Step 4 $48,650 $1,871.15 $23.31 +$7,108
Step 5 $50,124 $1,927.85 $24.02 +$7,323
Step 6 $51,599 $1,984.58 $24.72 +$7,539
Step 7 $53,073 $2,041.27 $25.43 +$7,754
Step 8 $54,547 $2,097.96 $26.14 +$7,969
Step 9 $56,022 $2,154.69 $26.84 +$8,185
Step 10 $57,496 $2,211.38 $27.55 +$8,400

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Reno pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Reno GS-6 Step 1 $44,227
  • Locality add-on +$6,462
  • Adjustment percent 17.11%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Reno GS-6 Step 10 $57,496

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-6 in Reno: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2024, the Reno pay area adds a 17.11% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Reno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $1,701 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,211. 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-6 Reno page.

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GS-6 in Reno questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Reno?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Reno earns $44,227 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,496. This is 17.11% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,462 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Reno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Reno earns roughly $1,701 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.