salary$101,660 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,040per year
Jobs in the area1,170people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Buffalo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 16.5% of the median computer systems analyst salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $101,660 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $67,220 and $158,040.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 16.5% of the median computer systems analyst 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.