How much does a judge make in Buffalo?
$174,300a year
Median yearly pay for judges in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $83.77 an hour or $14,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.77
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 98
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $174,300Median: $174,300Highest 10%: $223,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $174,300 | $83.77 | |
| 25th | $174,300 | $83.77 | |
| Median | $174,300 | $83.77 | |
| 75th | $217,400 | $104.51 | |
| 90th | $223,700 | $107.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for judges.
| New York, NY | $204,200 |
| Utica, NY | $176,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $174,900 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $174,700 |
| Albany, NY | $172,400 |
| Syracuse, NY | $172,300 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $130,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $117,500 |
| Arbitrator | $75,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $62,550 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $58,270 |
| Title Examiner | $57,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $83.77 ($174,300 a year).
Do judges make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $174,300 against $154,000 nationally, 13% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $216,400, so Buffalo pays 19% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for judge pay?
32 of 98 metro areas with data.
How much does a judge make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $174,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $223,700 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.