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$66,223 GS-10 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$86,087 GS-10 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$9,695 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Fresno

Each step below already includes the 17.15% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,223 $2,547.04 $31.73 +$9,695
Step 2 $68,430 $2,631.92 $32.79 +$10,018
Step 3 $70,637 $2,716.81 $33.85 +$10,341
Step 4 $72,844 $2,801.69 $34.90 +$10,664
Step 5 $75,051 $2,886.58 $35.96 +$10,987
Step 6 $77,258 $2,971.46 $37.02 +$11,310
Step 7 $79,465 $3,056.35 $38.08 +$11,633
Step 8 $81,672 $3,141.23 $39.13 +$11,956
Step 9 $83,879 $3,226.12 $40.19 +$12,279
Step 10 $86,087 $3,311.04 $41.25 +$12,603
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Fresno GS-10 Step 1 $66,223
  • Locality add-on +$9,695
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Fresno GS-10 Step 10 $86,087

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in Fresno: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,547 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,311. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Fresno page.

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GS-10 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $66,223 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,087. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Fresno?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Fresno in 2024, it is 17.15%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,695 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,547 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.