GS-15 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,707 | $74.13 | $5,930.40 |
| Step 2 | $159,864 | $76.60 | $6,128.00 |
| Step 3 | $165,021 | $79.07 | $6,325.60 |
| Step 4 | $170,178 | $81.54 | $6,523.20 |
| Step 5 | $175,335 | $84.01 | $6,720.80 |
| Step 6 | $180,492 | $86.48 | $6,918.40 |
| Step 7 | $185,649 | $88.95 | $7,116.00 |
| Step 8 | $190,807 | $91.43 | $7,314.40 |
| Step 9 | $195,964 | $93.90 | $7,512.00 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $175,335 |
| Per month | $14,611 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,720.80 |
| Hourly | $84.01 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-15 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $154,707 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $175,335 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.