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$32,409 GS-5 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2014)
$42,137 GS-5 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2014)
+$4,704 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,409 $1,246.50 $15.53 +$4,704
Step 2 $33,490 $1,288.08 $16.05 +$4,861
Step 3 $34,571 $1,329.65 $16.56 +$5,018
Step 4 $35,652 $1,371.23 $17.08 +$5,175
Step 5 $36,733 $1,412.81 $17.60 +$5,332
Step 6 $37,814 $1,454.38 $18.12 +$5,489
Step 7 $38,895 $1,495.96 $18.64 +$5,646
Step 8 $39,976 $1,537.54 $19.15 +$5,803
Step 9 $41,056 $1,579.08 $19.67 +$5,959
Step 10 $42,137 $1,620.65 $20.19 +$6,116
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $27,705
  • BUFFALO GS-5 Step 1 $32,409
  • Locality add-on +$4,704
  • Adjustment percent 16.98%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $36,021
  • BUFFALO GS-5 Step 10 $42,137

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-5 in BUFFALO: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2014, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 16.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in BUFFALO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $1,247 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,621. 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-5 BUFFALO page.

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GS-5 in BUFFALO questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in BUFFALO?
    In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $32,409 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,137. This is 16.98% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,704 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in BUFFALO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $1,247 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.