GS-4 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,593 | $17.53 | $1,402.40 |
| Step 2 | $37,813 | $18.12 | $1,449.60 |
| Step 3 | $39,033 | $18.70 | $1,496.00 |
| Step 4 | $40,253 | $19.29 | $1,543.20 |
| Step 5 | $41,473 | $19.87 | $1,589.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,693 | $20.46 | $1,636.80 |
| Step 7 | $43,913 | $21.04 | $1,683.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,133 | $21.63 | $1,730.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,353 | $22.21 | $1,776.80 |
| Step 10 | $47,573 | $22.79 | $1,823.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $35,251 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,473 |
| Per month | $3,456 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,589.60 |
| Hourly | $19.87 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-5 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-4 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $36,593 at the first step to $47,573 at the top step, with $41,473 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.