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$55,321 GS-10 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2016)
$71,918 GS-10 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2016)
+$8,163 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for BUFFALO

Each step below already includes the 17.31% 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 $55,321 $2,127.73 $26.51 +$8,163
Step 2 $57,165 $2,198.65 $27.39 +$8,435
Step 3 $59,009 $2,269.58 $28.27 +$8,707
Step 4 $60,853 $2,340.50 $29.16 +$8,979
Step 5 $62,698 $2,411.46 $30.04 +$9,252
Step 6 $64,542 $2,482.38 $30.93 +$9,524
Step 7 $66,386 $2,553.31 $31.81 +$9,796
Step 8 $68,230 $2,624.23 $32.69 +$10,068
Step 9 $70,074 $2,695.15 $33.58 +$10,340
Step 10 $71,918 $2,766.08 $34.46 +$10,612
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 1 $55,321
  • Locality add-on +$8,163
  • Adjustment percent 17.31%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 10 $71,918

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 2016, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 17.31% 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 $2,128 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,766. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $55,321 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,918. This is 17.31% 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 2016, it is 17.31%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,163 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 $2,128 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.