How much does a firefighter make in Buffalo?
$74,470a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $35.80 an hour or $6,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.80
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,120Median: $74,470Highest 10%: $80,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| Median | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 75th | $80,920 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $80,920 | $38.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $89,120 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,810 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,120 |
| Utica, NY | $75,060 |
| Albany, NY | $70,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $35.80 ($74,470 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $74,470 against $59,280 nationally, 26% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Buffalo pays 26% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for firefighter pay?
58 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,920 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.