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$56,518 GS-10 Step 1 in BUFFALO (2017)
$73,477 GS-10 Step 10 in BUFFALO (2017)
+$8,888 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for BUFFALO

Each step below already includes the 18.66% 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 $56,518 $2,173.77 $27.08 +$8,888
Step 2 $58,402 $2,246.23 $27.98 +$9,184
Step 3 $60,286 $2,318.69 $28.89 +$9,480
Step 4 $62,171 $2,391.19 $29.79 +$9,777
Step 5 $64,055 $2,463.65 $30.69 +$10,073
Step 6 $65,939 $2,536.12 $31.60 +$10,369
Step 7 $67,824 $2,608.62 $32.50 +$10,666
Step 8 $69,708 $2,681.08 $33.40 +$10,962
Step 9 $71,592 $2,753.54 $34.30 +$11,258
Step 10 $73,477 $2,826.04 $35.21 +$11,555
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BUFFALO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 1 $56,518
  • Locality add-on +$8,888
  • Adjustment percent 18.66%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • BUFFALO GS-10 Step 10 $73,477

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 2017, the BUFFALO pay area adds a 18.66% 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 $2,174 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,826. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BUFFALO earns $56,518 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,477. This is 18.66% 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 2017, it is 18.66%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,888 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 $2,174 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.