GS-13 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)

$121,237
A GS-13 Step 5 in Fresno-Madera earns $121,237 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Fresno-Madera ranges $106,973–$139,067.
Fresno-Madera locality pay: 17.65% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$106,973$51.26$4,100.80
Step 2$110,539$52.97$4,237.60
Step 3$114,105$54.67$4,373.60
Step 4$117,671$56.38$4,510.40
Step 5$121,237$58.09$4,647.20
Step 6$124,803$59.80$4,784.00
Step 7$128,369$61.51$4,920.80
Step 8$131,935$63.22$5,057.60
Step 9$135,501$64.93$5,194.40
Step 10$139,067$66.63$5,330.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$121,237/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality17.65%
Adjusted annual$121,237
Per month$10,103
Bi-weekly$4,647.20
Hourly$58.09

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-13 make in Fresno-Madera?

For 2026, GS-13 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $106,973 at the first step to $139,067 at the top step, with $121,237 near the middle.

How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.