How much does a court make in Buffalo?
$57,260a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $57,260Highest 10%: $80,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| 90th | $80,880 | $38.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for courts.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,510 |
| New York, NY | $59,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,740 |
| Rochester, NY | $56,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,820 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $49,410 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,910 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,980 |
| Binghamton, NY | $46,910 |
| Albany, NY | $46,810 |
| Watertown, NY | $46,280 |
| Utica, NY | $45,220 |
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How much does a court make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $27.53 ($57,260 a year).
Do courts make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $57,260 against $48,700 nationally, 18% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $53,500, so Buffalo pays 7% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for court pay?
63 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,880 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.