GS-14 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,525 | $63.02 | $5,041.60 |
| Step 2 | $135,909 | $65.12 | $5,209.60 |
| Step 3 | $140,294 | $67.22 | $5,377.60 |
| Step 4 | $144,679 | $69.32 | $5,545.60 |
| Step 5 | $149,064 | $71.43 | $5,714.40 |
| Step 6 | $153,448 | $73.53 | $5,882.40 |
| Step 7 | $157,833 | $75.63 | $6,050.40 |
| Step 8 | $162,218 | $77.73 | $6,218.40 |
| Step 9 | $166,602 | $79.83 | $6,386.40 |
| Step 10 | $170,987 | $81.93 | $6,554.40 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $149,064 |
| Per month | $12,422 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,714.40 |
| Hourly | $71.43 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-15 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-14 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $131,525 at the first step to $170,987 at the top step, with $149,064 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.