GS-9 Pay — Fresno-Madera (2026)

$70,306
A GS-9 Step 5 in Fresno-Madera earns $70,306 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-9 in Fresno-Madera ranges $62,033–$80,648.
Fresno-Madera locality pay: 17.65% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$62,033$29.72$2,377.60
Step 2$64,102$30.71$2,456.80
Step 3$66,170$31.71$2,536.80
Step 4$68,238$32.70$2,616.00
Step 5$70,306$33.69$2,695.20
Step 6$72,375$34.68$2,774.40
Step 7$74,443$35.67$2,853.60
Step 8$76,511$36.66$2,932.80
Step 9$78,580$37.65$3,012.00
Step 10$80,648$38.64$3,091.20

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

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$70,306/yr
Base pay (before locality)$59,759
Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA locality17.65%
Adjusted annual$70,306
Per month$5,859
Bi-weekly$2,695.20
Hourly$33.69

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-9 make in Fresno-Madera?

For 2026, GS-9 in Fresno-Madera ranges from $62,033 at the first step to $80,648 at the top step, with $70,306 near the middle.

How is Fresno-Madera locality pay calculated?

The GS-9 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-9 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.