GS-7 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,766 | $25.28 | $2,022.40 |
| Step 2 | $54,525 | $26.13 | $2,090.40 |
| Step 3 | $56,284 | $26.97 | $2,157.60 |
| Step 4 | $58,043 | $27.81 | $2,224.80 |
| Step 5 | $59,802 | $28.65 | $2,292.00 |
| Step 6 | $61,561 | $29.50 | $2,360.00 |
| Step 7 | $63,320 | $30.34 | $2,427.20 |
| Step 8 | $65,079 | $31.18 | $2,494.40 |
| Step 9 | $66,838 | $32.03 | $2,562.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,597 | $32.87 | $2,629.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,802 |
| Per month | $4,984 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,292.00 |
| Hourly | $28.65 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-8 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-7 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $52,766 at the first step to $68,597 at the top step, with $59,802 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.