salary$74,470 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,920per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 22.5% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $74,470 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $48,120 and $80,920.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 22.5% of the median firefighter 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.