General Manager Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median general manager in the Buffalo area earns $103,280 a year ($49.65 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($105,770) and 21% below the New York State median ($130,860). Half of the 11,100 general managers there earn between $73,810 and $160,040.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,140 | $62,340 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $73,810 | $85,770 | $72,320 |
| Median | $103,280 | $130,860 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $160,040 | $209,110 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $236,480 | $336,070 | $253,390 |
| Average | $130,840 | $167,820 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 11,100 | 206,740 | 3,503,020 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $157,000
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
- Boston, MA: $133,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.