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$84,683 GS-13 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2014)
$110,088 GS-13 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2014)
+$12,292 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,683 $3,257.04 $40.58 +$12,292
Step 2 $87,506 $3,365.62 $41.93 +$12,702
Step 3 $90,328 $3,474.15 $43.28 +$13,111
Step 4 $93,151 $3,582.73 $44.63 +$13,521
Step 5 $95,974 $3,691.31 $45.99 +$13,931
Step 6 $98,797 $3,799.88 $47.34 +$14,341
Step 7 $101,619 $3,908.42 $48.69 +$14,750
Step 8 $104,442 $4,017.00 $50.04 +$15,160
Step 9 $107,265 $4,125.58 $51.40 +$15,570
Step 10 $110,088 $4,234.15 $52.75 +$15,980
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • BUFFALO GS-13 Step 1 $84,683
  • Locality add-on +$12,292
  • Adjustment percent 16.98%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • BUFFALO GS-13 Step 10 $110,088

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-13 in BUFFALO: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 16.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in BUFFALO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $3,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,234. 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-13 BUFFALO page.

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GS-13 in BUFFALO questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in BUFFALO?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $84,683 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,088. This is 16.98% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,292 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in BUFFALO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $3,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.