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$59,414 GS-11 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2014)
$77,238 GS-11 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2014)
+$8,624 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for BUFFALO

Each step below already includes the 16.98% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,414 $2,285.15 $28.47 +$8,624
Step 2 $61,395 $2,361.35 $29.42 +$8,912
Step 3 $63,375 $2,437.50 $30.37 +$9,199
Step 4 $65,356 $2,513.69 $31.32 +$9,487
Step 5 $67,336 $2,589.85 $32.26 +$9,774
Step 6 $69,316 $2,666.00 $33.21 +$10,061
Step 7 $71,297 $2,742.19 $34.16 +$10,349
Step 8 $73,277 $2,818.35 $35.11 +$10,636
Step 9 $75,258 $2,894.54 $36.06 +$10,924
Step 10 $77,238 $2,970.69 $37.01 +$11,211
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • BUFFALO GS-11 Step 1 $59,414
  • Locality add-on +$8,624
  • Adjustment percent 16.98%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • BUFFALO GS-11 Step 10 $77,238

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in BUFFALO: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 16.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in BUFFALO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $2,285 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,971. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 BUFFALO page.

Other grades in BUFFALO

GS-11 in BUFFALO questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in BUFFALO?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $59,414 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,238. This is 16.98% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in BUFFALO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BUFFALO in 2014, it is 16.98%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,624 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in BUFFALO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $2,285 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.