GS-12 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,598 | $44.85 | $3,588.00 |
| Step 2 | $96,719 | $46.34 | $3,707.20 |
| Step 3 | $99,839 | $47.84 | $3,827.20 |
| Step 4 | $102,959 | $49.33 | $3,946.40 |
| Step 5 | $106,079 | $50.83 | $4,066.40 |
| Step 6 | $109,200 | $52.32 | $4,185.60 |
| Step 7 | $112,320 | $53.82 | $4,305.60 |
| Step 8 | $115,440 | $55.31 | $4,424.80 |
| Step 9 | $118,560 | $56.81 | $4,544.80 |
| Step 10 | $121,680 | $58.30 | $4,664.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $106,079 |
| Per month | $8,840 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,066.40 |
| Hourly | $50.83 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-13 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-12 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $93,598 at the first step to $121,680 at the top step, with $106,079 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.