GS-8 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,164 | $26.91 | $2,152.80 |
| Step 2 | $58,036 | $27.81 | $2,224.80 |
| Step 3 | $59,907 | $28.70 | $2,296.00 |
| Step 4 | $61,779 | $29.60 | $2,368.00 |
| Step 5 | $63,651 | $30.50 | $2,440.00 |
| Step 6 | $65,523 | $31.40 | $2,512.00 |
| Step 7 | $67,395 | $32.29 | $2,583.20 |
| Step 8 | $69,266 | $33.19 | $2,655.20 |
| Step 9 | $71,138 | $34.09 | $2,727.20 |
| Step 10 | $73,010 | $34.98 | $2,798.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,651 |
| Per month | $5,304 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,440.00 |
| Hourly | $30.50 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-9 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-8 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $56,164 at the first step to $73,010 at the top step, with $63,651 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.