How much does a bookkeeping make in Buffalo?
$51,610a year
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.81 an hour or $4,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.81
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,400Median: $51,610Highest 10%: $69,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $51,610 | $24.81 | |
| 75th | $60,030 | $28.86 | |
| 90th | $69,260 | $33.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.
| New York, NY | $60,640 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,130 |
| Kingston, NY | $54,510 |
| Albany, NY | $53,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,000 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,610 |
| Rochester, NY | $50,870 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,300 |
| Utica, NY | $49,280 |
| Binghamton, NY | $48,830 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,330 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.81 ($51,610 a year).
Do bookkeepings make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $51,610 against $50,670 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,160, so Buffalo pays 11% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for bookkeeping pay?
77 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,260 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.