How much does a legal support worker make in Buffalo?
$62,550a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,130Median: $62,550Highest 10%: $131,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $85,660 | $41.18 | |
| 90th | $131,600 | $63.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Rochester, NY | $93,250 |
| New York, NY | $83,140 |
| Albany, NY | $58,060 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $174,300 |
| Lawyer | $130,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $117,500 |
| Arbitrator | $75,200 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $58,270 |
| Title Examiner | $57,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $30.07 ($62,550 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $62,550 against $72,110 nationally, 13% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,520, so Buffalo pays 18% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for legal support worker pay?
79 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,600 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.