GS-3 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,598 | $15.62 | $1,249.60 |
| Step 2 | $33,686 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 3 | $34,773 | $16.66 | $1,332.80 |
| Step 4 | $35,860 | $17.18 | $1,374.40 |
| Step 5 | $36,947 | $17.70 | $1,416.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,034 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,121 | $18.75 | $1,500.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,208 | $19.27 | $1,541.60 |
| Step 9 | $41,295 | $19.79 | $1,583.20 |
| Step 10 | $42,382 | $20.31 | $1,624.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,947 |
| Per month | $3,079 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,416.00 |
| Hourly | $17.70 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-4 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-3 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $32,598 at the first step to $42,382 at the top step, with $36,947 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.