Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 25, 2024 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 25, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 000-00255 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-0794380 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 34 North Meramec Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | St. Louis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 63105 |
| City Area Code | 314 |
| Local Phone Number | 573-9200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000205402 |