GS-6 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,638 | $21.87 | $1,749.60 |
| Step 2 | $47,159 | $22.60 | $1,808.00 |
| Step 3 | $48,680 | $23.33 | $1,866.40 |
| Step 4 | $50,201 | $24.05 | $1,924.00 |
| Step 5 | $51,722 | $24.78 | $1,982.40 |
| Step 6 | $53,244 | $25.51 | $2,040.80 |
| Step 7 | $54,765 | $26.24 | $2,099.20 |
| Step 8 | $56,286 | $26.97 | $2,157.60 |
| Step 9 | $57,807 | $27.70 | $2,216.00 |
| Step 10 | $59,329 | $28.43 | $2,274.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,722 |
| Per month | $4,310 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,982.40 |
| Hourly | $24.78 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-7 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-6 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $45,638 at the first step to $59,329 at the top step, with $51,722 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.