GS-4 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,073 | $18.24 | $1,459.20 |
| Step 2 | $39,343 | $18.85 | $1,508.00 |
| Step 3 | $40,612 | $19.46 | $1,556.80 |
| Step 4 | $41,881 | $20.07 | $1,605.60 |
| Step 5 | $43,151 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 6 | $44,420 | $21.28 | $1,702.40 |
| Step 7 | $45,690 | $21.89 | $1,751.20 |
| Step 8 | $46,959 | $22.50 | $1,800.00 |
| Step 9 | $48,228 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 10 | $49,498 | $23.72 | $1,897.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,151 |
| Per month | $3,596 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,654.40 |
| Hourly | $20.68 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-5 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-4 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $38,073 at the first step to $49,498 at the top step, with $43,151 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.