GS-10 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay area for 2026. The Buffalo-Cheektowaga area adds 22.41% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,076 | $34.06 | $2,724.80 |
| Step 2 | $73,445 | $35.19 | $2,815.20 |
| Step 3 | $75,813 | $36.33 | $2,906.40 |
| Step 4 | $78,182 | $37.46 | $2,996.80 |
| Step 5 | $80,551 | $38.60 | $3,088.00 |
| Step 6 | $82,919 | $39.73 | $3,178.40 |
| Step 7 | $85,288 | $40.87 | $3,269.60 |
| Step 8 | $87,657 | $42.00 | $3,360.00 |
| Step 9 | $90,025 | $43.14 | $3,451.20 |
| Step 10 | $92,394 | $44.27 | $3,541.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,551 |
| Per month | $6,713 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,088.00 |
| Hourly | $38.60 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Buffalo-Cheektowaga GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-11 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-10 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $71,076 at the first step to $92,394 at the top step, with $80,551 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality percentage of 22.41%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Buffalo-Cheektowaga rate remained 22.41%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Buffalo-Cheektowaga are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BU · effective January 11, 2026 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY, 22.41% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.