How much does a manager make in Buffalo?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $65.34 an hour or $11,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.34
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,620Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $202,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,620 | $38.28 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.27 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.34 | |
| 75th | $165,800 | $79.70 | |
| 90th | $202,300 | $97.24 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Binghamton, NY | $177,800 |
| New York, NY | $169,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $153,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $148,800 |
| Rochester, NY | $146,700 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $142,100 |
| Watertown, NY | $126,400 |
| Utica, NY | $126,100 |
| Albany, NY | $118,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $115,300 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $240,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,700 |
| Financial Manager | $164,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,100 |
| Sales Manager | $163,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $150,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $144,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $144,400 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $139,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $138,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $65.34 ($135,900 a year).
Do managers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $135,900 against $141,900 nationally, 4% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $167,200, so Buffalo pays 19% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for manager pay?
92 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,300 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.