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$67,561 GS-10 Step 1 in Reno (2025)
$87,826 GS-10 Step 10 in Reno (2025)
+$10,072 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-10 pay table for Reno

Each step below already includes the 17.52% 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 $67,561 $2,598.50 $32.37 +$10,072
Step 2 $69,813 $2,685.12 $33.45 +$10,408
Step 3 $72,064 $2,771.69 $34.53 +$10,743
Step 4 $74,316 $2,858.31 $35.61 +$11,079
Step 5 $76,568 $2,944.92 $36.69 +$11,415
Step 6 $78,819 $3,031.50 $37.77 +$11,750
Step 7 $81,071 $3,118.12 $38.85 +$12,086
Step 8 $83,323 $3,204.73 $39.92 +$12,422
Step 9 $85,575 $3,291.35 $41.00 +$12,758
Step 10 $87,826 $3,377.92 $42.08 +$13,093

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Reno pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $57,489
  • Reno GS-10 Step 1 $67,561
  • Locality add-on +$10,072
  • Adjustment percent 17.52%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $74,733
  • Reno GS-10 Step 10 $87,826

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 2025, the Reno pay area adds a 17.52% 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 $2,599 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,378. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Reno earns $67,561 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,826. This is 17.52% 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 2025, it is 17.52%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,072 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 $2,599 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.