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$60,135 GS-9 Step 1 in Fresno (2024)
$78,175 GS-9 Step 10 in Fresno (2024)
+$8,803 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,135 $2,312.88 $28.81 +$8,803
Step 2 $62,140 $2,390.00 $29.77 +$9,097
Step 3 $64,144 $2,467.08 $30.74 +$9,390
Step 4 $66,149 $2,544.19 $31.70 +$9,684
Step 5 $68,153 $2,621.27 $32.66 +$9,977
Step 6 $70,158 $2,698.38 $33.62 +$10,271
Step 7 $72,162 $2,775.46 $34.58 +$10,564
Step 8 $74,166 $2,852.54 $35.54 +$10,857
Step 9 $76,171 $2,929.65 $36.50 +$11,151
Step 10 $78,175 $3,006.73 $37.46 +$11,444

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $51,332
  • Fresno GS-9 Step 1 $60,135
  • Locality add-on +$8,803
  • Adjustment percent 17.15%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $66,731
  • Fresno GS-9 Step 10 $78,175

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-9 in Fresno: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2024, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,313 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,007. 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-9 Fresno page.

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GS-9 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Fresno?
    In 2024, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $60,135 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,175. This is 17.15% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,803 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $2,313 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.