GS-1 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Fresno-Madera locality pay area for 2026. The Fresno-Madera area adds 17.65% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,570 | $12.73 | $1,018.40 |
| Step 2 | $27,461 | $13.16 | $1,052.80 |
| Step 3 | $28,344 | $13.58 | $1,086.40 |
| Step 4 | $29,224 | $14.00 | $1,120.00 |
| Step 5 | $30,105 | $14.43 | $1,154.40 |
| Step 6 | $30,622 | $14.67 | $1,173.60 |
| Step 7 | $31,496 | $15.09 | $1,207.20 |
| Step 8 | $32,376 | $15.51 | $1,240.80 |
| Step 9 | $32,413 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 10 | $33,234 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,105 |
| Per month | $2,509 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,154.40 |
| Hourly | $14.43 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Fresno-Madera GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-1 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $26,570 at the first step to $33,234 at the top step, with $30,105 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Fresno-Madera locality percentage of 17.65%, 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 Fresno-Madera rate remained 17.65%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Fresno-Madera are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-FN · effective January 11, 2026 · Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA, 17.65% 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.