salary$127,850 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,730per year
Jobs in the area3,960people work this job
Can a software developer afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 13.1% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a software developer in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $127,850 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $79,080 and $172,730.
Can a software developer afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 13.1% of the median software developer 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.