How much does a protective service worker make in Buffalo?
$45,390a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $21.82 an hour or $3,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.82
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $45,390Highest 10%: $68,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 75th | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 90th | $68,120 | $32.75 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| New York, NY | $57,920 |
| Albany, NY | $55,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $21.82 ($45,390 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $45,390 against $42,540 nationally, 7% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,690, so Buffalo pays 14% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for protective service worker pay?
77 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,120 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.