salary$130,800 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,100per year
Jobs in the area2,930people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 12.8% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $130,800 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $72,040 and $225,100.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 12.8% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.