GS-14 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)

$143,267
A GS-14 Step 5 in Fresno-Madera earns $143,267 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Fresno-Madera ranges $126,410–$164,338.
Fresno-Madera locality pay: 17.65% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$126,410$60.57$4,845.60
Step 2$130,624$62.59$5,007.20
Step 3$134,839$64.61$5,168.80
Step 4$139,053$66.63$5,330.40
Step 5$143,267$68.65$5,492.00
Step 6$147,481$70.67$5,653.60
Step 7$151,696$72.69$5,815.20
Step 8$155,910$74.71$5,976.80
Step 9$160,124$76.72$6,137.60
Step 10$164,338$78.74$6,299.20

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

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$143,267/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality17.65%
Adjusted annual$143,267
Per month$11,939
Bi-weekly$5,492.00
Hourly$68.65

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-14 make in Fresno-Madera?

For 2026, GS-14 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $126,410 at the first step to $164,338 at the top step, with $143,267 near the middle.

How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 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-14 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.