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$103,701 GS-13 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$134,815 GS-13 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$15,181 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $103,701 $3,988.50 $49.69 +$15,181
Step 2 $107,158 $4,121.46 $51.35 +$15,687
Step 3 $110,615 $4,254.42 $53.00 +$16,193
Step 4 $114,072 $4,387.38 $54.66 +$16,699
Step 5 $117,530 $4,520.38 $56.32 +$17,206
Step 6 $120,987 $4,653.35 $57.97 +$17,712
Step 7 $124,444 $4,786.31 $59.63 +$18,218
Step 8 $127,901 $4,919.27 $61.28 +$18,724
Step 9 $131,358 $5,052.23 $62.94 +$19,230
Step 10 $134,815 $5,185.19 $64.60 +$19,736

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Fresno GS-13 Step 1 $103,701
  • Locality add-on +$15,181
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Fresno GS-13 Step 10 $134,815

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-13 in Fresno: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $3,989 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,185. 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-13 Fresno page.

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GS-13 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $103,701 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $134,815. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,181 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $3,989 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.