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$45,186 GS-6 Step 1 in Fresno (2025)
$58,739 GS-6 Step 10 in Fresno (2025)
+$6,779 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 pay table for Fresno

Each step below already includes the 17.65% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,186 $1,737.92 $21.65 +$6,779
Step 2 $46,692 $1,795.85 $22.37 +$7,005
Step 3 $48,198 $1,853.77 $23.09 +$7,231
Step 4 $49,704 $1,911.69 $23.82 +$7,457
Step 5 $51,210 $1,969.62 $24.54 +$7,683
Step 6 $52,715 $2,027.50 $25.26 +$7,908
Step 7 $54,221 $2,085.42 $25.98 +$8,134
Step 8 $55,727 $2,143.35 $26.70 +$8,360
Step 9 $57,233 $2,201.27 $27.42 +$8,586
Step 10 $58,739 $2,259.19 $28.15 +$8,812

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Fresno pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Fresno GS-6 Step 1 $45,186
  • Locality add-on +$6,779
  • Adjustment percent 17.65%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Fresno GS-6 Step 10 $58,739

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-6 in Fresno: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2025, the Fresno pay area adds a 17.65% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Fresno

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $1,738 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,259. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Fresno page.

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GS-6 in Fresno questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Fresno?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns $45,186 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,739. This is 17.65% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Fresno?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Fresno in 2025, it is 17.65%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,779 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Fresno?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Fresno earns roughly $1,738 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.