GS-2 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,084 | $14.89 | $1,191.20 |
| Step 2 | $31,823 | $15.25 | $1,220.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,854 | $15.74 | $1,259.20 |
| Step 4 | $33,724 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 5 | $34,101 | $16.34 | $1,307.20 |
| Step 6 | $35,104 | $16.82 | $1,345.60 |
| Step 7 | $36,106 | $17.30 | $1,384.00 |
| Step 8 | $37,109 | $17.78 | $1,422.40 |
| Step 9 | $38,111 | $18.26 | $1,460.80 |
| Step 10 | $39,114 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,101 |
| Per month | $2,842 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,307.20 |
| Hourly | $16.34 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-3 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-2 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $31,084 at the first step to $39,114 at the top step, with $34,101 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.