GS-7 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,714 | $24.30 | $1,944.00 |
| Step 2 | $52,405 | $25.11 | $2,008.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,095 | $25.92 | $2,073.60 |
| Step 4 | $55,786 | $26.73 | $2,138.40 |
| Step 5 | $57,477 | $27.54 | $2,203.20 |
| Step 6 | $59,167 | $28.35 | $2,268.00 |
| Step 7 | $60,858 | $29.16 | $2,332.80 |
| Step 8 | $62,549 | $29.97 | $2,397.60 |
| Step 9 | $64,239 | $30.78 | $2,462.40 |
| Step 10 | $65,930 | $31.59 | $2,527.20 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,477 |
| Per month | $4,790 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,203.20 |
| Hourly | $27.54 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-8 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-7 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $50,714 at the first step to $65,930 at the top step, with $57,477 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.