How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Buffalo?
$80,950a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $38.92 an hour or $6,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.92
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,720Median: $80,950Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,720 | $28.23 | |
| 25th | $69,130 | $33.24 | |
| Median | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| 75th | $94,340 | $45.36 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| New York, NY | $105,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $84,320 |
| Ithaca, NY | $84,320 |
| Watertown, NY | $79,540 |
| Albany, NY | $78,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $68,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,180 |
| Utica, NY | $60,510 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $38.92 ($80,950 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $80,950 against $76,210 nationally, 6% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $92,790, so Buffalo pays 13% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
89 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.