How much does an administrative law judge make in Buffalo?
$117,500a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $56.51 an hour or $9,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.51
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,160Median: $117,500Highest 10%: $151,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,160 | $44.79 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| Median | $117,500 | $56.51 | |
| 75th | $130,100 | $62.56 | |
| 90th | $151,900 | $73.04 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| New York, NY | $131,000 |
| Albany, NY | $103,900 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $174,300 |
| Lawyer | $130,800 |
| Arbitrator | $75,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,550 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $58,270 |
| Title Examiner | $57,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $56.51 ($117,500 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $117,500 against $117,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $123,200, so Buffalo pays 5% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for administrative law judge pay?
34 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.