GS-8 Pay — Buffalo-Cheektowaga (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,436 | $28.00 | $2,240.00 |
| Step 2 | $60,384 | $28.93 | $2,314.40 |
| Step 3 | $62,331 | $29.87 | $2,389.60 |
| Step 4 | $64,279 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 5 | $66,226 | $31.73 | $2,538.40 |
| Step 6 | $68,174 | $32.67 | $2,613.60 |
| Step 7 | $70,121 | $33.60 | $2,688.00 |
| Step 8 | $72,069 | $34.53 | $2,762.40 |
| Step 9 | $74,016 | $35.47 | $2,837.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,964 | $36.40 | $2,912.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY locality | 22.41% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,226 |
| Per month | $5,519 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,538.40 |
| Hourly | $31.73 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-9 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Buffalo-Cheektowaga?
For 2026, GS-8 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranges from $58,436 at the first step to $75,964 at the top step, with $66,226 near the middle.
How is Buffalo-Cheektowaga locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.