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$72,758 GS-11 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$94,583 GS-11 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$10,651 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $72,758 $2,798.38 $34.86 +$10,651
Step 2 $75,183 $2,891.65 $36.02 +$11,006
Step 3 $77,608 $2,984.92 $37.19 +$11,361
Step 4 $80,033 $3,078.19 $38.35 +$11,716
Step 5 $82,458 $3,171.46 $39.51 +$12,071
Step 6 $84,883 $3,264.73 $40.67 +$12,426
Step 7 $87,308 $3,358.00 $41.83 +$12,781
Step 8 $89,733 $3,451.27 $43.00 +$13,136
Step 9 $92,158 $3,544.54 $44.16 +$13,491
Step 10 $94,583 $3,637.81 $45.32 +$13,846

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Fresno GS-11 Step 1 $72,758
  • Locality add-on +$10,651
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Fresno GS-11 Step 10 $94,583

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-11 in Fresno: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,798 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,638. 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-11 Fresno page.

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GS-11 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $72,758 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,583. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,651 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,798 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.