How much does a commercial pilot make in Buffalo?
$153,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $73.66 an hour or $12,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.66
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,080Median: $153,200Highest 10%: $273,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $109,400 | $52.61 | |
| Median | $153,200 | $73.66 | |
| 75th | $233,000 | $112.01 | |
| 90th | $273,700 | $131.58 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $280,600 |
| New York, NY | $225,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $73.66 ($153,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $153,200 against $123,200 nationally, 24% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $177,400, so Buffalo pays 14% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for commercial pilot pay?
26 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $273,700 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.