How much does a chief executive make in Buffalo?
$240,000a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $115.38 an hour or $20,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.38
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,000Median: $240,000Highest 10%: $621,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| 25th | $167,700 | $80.64 | |
| Median | $240,000 | $115.38 | |
| 75th | $416,700 | $200.36 | |
| 90th | $621,800 | $298.96 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| New York, NY | $301,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $251,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $237,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $216,600 |
| Utica, NY | $197,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $192,500 |
| Binghamton, NY | $184,400 |
| Albany, NY | $180,200 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,700 |
| Financial Manager | $164,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,100 |
| Sales Manager | $163,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $150,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $144,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $144,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $139,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $138,300 |
| Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $115.38 ($240,000 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $240,000 against $214,000 nationally, 12% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $258,000, so Buffalo pays 7% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for chief executive pay?
66 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $140,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $621,800 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.