GS-13 Pay — Fresno-Madera (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Fresno-Madera GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-14 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
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.