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$54,619 GS-10 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2015)
$71,001 GS-10 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2015)
+$7,928 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,619 $2,100.73 $26.17 +$7,928
Step 2 $56,439 $2,170.73 $27.04 +$8,192
Step 3 $58,260 $2,240.77 $27.92 +$8,457
Step 4 $60,080 $2,310.77 $28.79 +$8,721
Step 5 $61,900 $2,380.77 $29.66 +$8,985
Step 6 $63,720 $2,450.77 $30.53 +$9,249
Step 7 $65,540 $2,520.77 $31.40 +$9,513
Step 8 $67,361 $2,590.81 $32.28 +$9,778
Step 9 $69,181 $2,660.81 $33.15 +$10,042
Step 10 $71,001 $2,730.81 $34.02 +$10,306
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 1 $54,619
  • Locality add-on +$7,928
  • Adjustment percent 16.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 10 $71,001

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-10 in BUFFALO: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 16.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in BUFFALO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $2,101 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,731. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 BUFFALO page.

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GS-10 in BUFFALO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in BUFFALO?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $54,619 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,001. This is 16.98% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in BUFFALO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BUFFALO in 2015, it is 16.98%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,928 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in BUFFALO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns roughly $2,101 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.