GS-5 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,941 | $19.62 | $1,569.60 |
| Step 2 | $42,306 | $20.27 | $1,621.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,671 | $20.93 | $1,674.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,035 | $21.58 | $1,726.40 |
| Step 5 | $46,400 | $22.23 | $1,778.40 |
| Step 6 | $47,765 | $22.89 | $1,831.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,129 | $23.54 | $1,883.20 |
| Step 8 | $50,494 | $24.19 | $1,935.20 |
| Step 9 | $51,859 | $24.85 | $1,988.00 |
| Step 10 | $53,224 | $25.50 | $2,040.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality | 17.65% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,400 |
| Per month | $3,867 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,778.40 |
| Hourly | $22.23 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-6 in Fresno-Madera
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Fresno-Madera?
For 2026, GS-5 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $40,941 at the first step to $53,224 at the top step, with $46,400 near the middle.
How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.