GS-11 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,055 | $35.96 | $2,876.80 |
| Step 2 | $77,557 | $37.16 | $2,972.80 |
| Step 3 | $80,060 | $38.36 | $3,068.80 |
| Step 4 | $82,562 | $39.56 | $3,164.80 |
| Step 5 | $85,064 | $40.76 | $3,260.80 |
| Step 6 | $87,567 | $41.96 | $3,356.80 |
| Step 7 | $90,069 | $43.16 | $3,452.80 |
| Step 8 | $92,572 | $44.36 | $3,548.80 |
| Step 9 | $95,074 | $45.56 | $3,644.80 |
| Step 10 | $97,577 | $46.75 | $3,740.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,064 |
| Per month | $7,089 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,260.80 |
| Hourly | $40.76 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-12 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-11 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $75,055 at the first step to $97,577 at the top step, with $85,064 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.