GS-5 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,597 | $20.41 | $1,632.80 |
| Step 2 | $44,017 | $21.09 | $1,687.20 |
| Step 3 | $45,437 | $21.77 | $1,741.60 |
| Step 4 | $46,857 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 5 | $48,277 | $23.13 | $1,850.40 |
| Step 6 | $49,697 | $23.81 | $1,904.80 |
| Step 7 | $51,117 | $24.49 | $1,959.20 |
| Step 8 | $52,537 | $25.17 | $2,013.60 |
| Step 9 | $53,957 | $25.85 | $2,068.00 |
| Step 10 | $55,377 | $26.53 | $2,122.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,277 |
| Per month | $4,023 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,850.40 |
| Hourly | $23.13 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-6 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-5 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $42,597 at the first step to $55,377 at the top step, with $48,277 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.