GS-9 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,543 | $30.93 | $2,474.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,695 | $31.96 | $2,556.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,847 | $32.99 | $2,639.20 |
| Step 4 | $70,999 | $34.02 | $2,721.60 |
| Step 5 | $73,151 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
| Step 6 | $75,303 | $36.08 | $2,886.40 |
| Step 7 | $77,455 | $37.11 | $2,968.80 |
| Step 8 | $79,607 | $38.14 | $3,051.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,759 | $39.18 | $3,134.40 |
| Step 10 | $83,911 | $40.21 | $3,216.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,151 |
| Per month | $6,096 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,804.00 |
| Hourly | $35.05 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-10 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-9 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $64,543 at the first step to $83,911 at the top step, with $73,151 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.