GS-1 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,645 | $13.25 | $1,060.00 |
| Step 2 | $28,572 | $13.69 | $1,095.20 |
| Step 3 | $29,491 | $14.13 | $1,130.40 |
| Step 4 | $30,407 | $14.57 | $1,165.60 |
| Step 5 | $31,323 | $15.01 | $1,200.80 |
| Step 6 | $31,861 | $15.27 | $1,221.60 |
| Step 7 | $32,770 | $15.70 | $1,256.00 |
| Step 8 | $33,686 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 9 | $33,724 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 10 | $34,578 | $16.57 | $1,325.60 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,323 |
| Per month | $2,610 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,200.80 |
| Hourly | $15.01 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-1 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $27,645 at the first step to $34,578 at the top step, with $31,323 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.