GS-15 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $148,691 | $71.25 | $5,700.00 |
| Step 2 | $153,647 | $73.62 | $5,889.60 |
| Step 3 | $158,604 | $76.00 | $6,080.00 |
| Step 4 | $163,561 | $78.37 | $6,269.60 |
| Step 5 | $168,517 | $80.75 | $6,460.00 |
| Step 6 | $173,474 | $83.12 | $6,649.60 |
| Step 7 | $178,430 | $85.50 | $6,840.00 |
| Step 8 | $183,387 | $87.87 | $7,029.60 |
| Step 9 | $188,344 | $90.25 | $7,220.00 |
| Step 10 | $193,300 | $92.62 | $7,409.60 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,517 |
| Per month | $14,043 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,460.00 |
| Hourly | $80.75 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-15 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $148,691 at the first step to $193,300 at the top step, with $168,517 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.