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$35,473 GS-4 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$46,111 GS-4 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$5,193 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,473 $1,364.35 $17.00 +$5,193
Step 2 $36,655 $1,409.81 $17.56 +$5,366
Step 3 $37,837 $1,455.27 $18.13 +$5,539
Step 4 $39,019 $1,500.73 $18.70 +$5,712
Step 5 $40,201 $1,546.19 $19.26 +$5,885
Step 6 $41,383 $1,591.65 $19.83 +$6,058
Step 7 $42,565 $1,637.12 $20.40 +$6,231
Step 8 $43,747 $1,682.58 $20.96 +$6,404
Step 9 $44,929 $1,728.04 $21.53 +$6,577
Step 10 $46,111 $1,773.50 $22.09 +$6,750

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Fresno GS-4 Step 1 $35,473
  • Locality add-on +$5,193
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Fresno GS-4 Step 10 $46,111

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-4 in Fresno: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $1,364 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,774. 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-4 Fresno page.

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GS-4 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $35,473 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,111. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,193 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $1,364 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.