salary$82,120 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,370per year
Jobs in the area4,870people work this job
Can a accountant afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 20.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $82,120 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $56,550 and $135,370.
Can a accountant afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 20.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.