GS-11 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,091 | $37.42 | $2,993.60 |
| Step 2 | $80,695 | $38.67 | $3,093.60 |
| Step 3 | $83,299 | $39.91 | $3,192.80 |
| Step 4 | $85,902 | $41.16 | $3,292.80 |
| Step 5 | $88,506 | $42.41 | $3,392.80 |
| Step 6 | $91,110 | $43.66 | $3,492.80 |
| Step 7 | $93,713 | $44.90 | $3,592.00 |
| Step 8 | $96,317 | $46.15 | $3,692.00 |
| Step 9 | $98,921 | $47.40 | $3,792.00 |
| Step 10 | $101,524 | $48.65 | $3,892.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,506 |
| Per month | $7,376 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,392.80 |
| Hourly | $42.41 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-12 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-11 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $78,091 at the first step to $101,524 at the top step, with $88,506 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.