GS-6 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,484 | $22.75 | $1,820.00 |
| Step 2 | $49,067 | $23.51 | $1,880.80 |
| Step 3 | $50,650 | $24.27 | $1,941.60 |
| Step 4 | $52,232 | $25.03 | $2,002.40 |
| Step 5 | $53,815 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
| Step 6 | $55,398 | $26.54 | $2,123.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,981 | $27.30 | $2,184.00 |
| Step 8 | $58,563 | $28.06 | $2,244.80 |
| Step 9 | $60,146 | $28.82 | $2,305.60 |
| Step 10 | $61,729 | $29.58 | $2,366.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,815 |
| Per month | $4,485 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,063.20 |
| Hourly | $25.79 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-7 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-6 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $47,484 at the first step to $61,729 at the top step, with $53,815 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.