GS-12 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $89,959 | $43.10 | $3,448.00 |
| Step 2 | $92,958 | $44.54 | $3,563.20 |
| Step 3 | $95,957 | $45.98 | $3,678.40 |
| Step 4 | $98,955 | $47.41 | $3,792.80 |
| Step 5 | $101,954 | $48.85 | $3,908.00 |
| Step 6 | $104,953 | $50.29 | $4,023.20 |
| Step 7 | $107,952 | $51.73 | $4,138.40 |
| Step 8 | $110,951 | $53.16 | $4,252.80 |
| Step 9 | $113,950 | $54.60 | $4,368.00 |
| Step 10 | $116,949 | $56.04 | $4,483.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $101,954 |
| Per month | $8,496 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,908.00 |
| Hourly | $48.85 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-13 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-12 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $89,959 at the first step to $116,949 at the top step, with $101,954 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.