GS-13 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,301 | $53.33 | $4,266.40 |
| Step 2 | $115,012 | $55.11 | $4,408.80 |
| Step 3 | $118,722 | $56.89 | $4,551.20 |
| Step 4 | $122,432 | $58.66 | $4,692.80 |
| Step 5 | $126,142 | $60.44 | $4,835.20 |
| Step 6 | $129,853 | $62.22 | $4,977.60 |
| Step 7 | $133,563 | $64.00 | $5,120.00 |
| Step 8 | $137,273 | $65.78 | $5,262.40 |
| Step 9 | $140,983 | $67.55 | $5,404.00 |
| Step 10 | $144,694 | $69.33 | $5,546.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $126,142 |
| Per month | $10,512 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,835.20 |
| Hourly | $60.44 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-14 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-13 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $111,301 at the first step to $144,694 at the top step, with $126,142 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.