HR Manager Salary in Buffalo, NY
Updated
The median HR manager in the Buffalo area earns $150,180 a year ($72.20 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($149,280) and 15% below the New York State median ($176,650). Half of the 590 HR managers there earn between $112,990 and $179,240.
Median $150,180
10th: $85,03090th: $235,770
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,030 | $105,380 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $112,990 | $133,180 | $111,110 |
| Median | $150,180 | $176,650 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $179,240 | $231,380 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $235,770 | $321,880 | $267,810 |
| Average | $156,920 | $197,390 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 590 | 17,920 | 220,660 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
Paid less than $150,180? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payHR manager pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $185,100
- San Jose, CA: $220,460
- San Francisco, CA: $209,340
- Boston, MA: $184,990
- Washington, DC: $177,960
- Seattle, WA: $171,360
- Denver, CO: $170,940
- Los Angeles, CA: $168,400
- All cities
Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Financial Manager: $164,230
- IT Manager: $172,650
- General Manager: $103,280
- Sales Manager: $163,090
- Healthcare Administrator: $132,720
- Marketing Manager: $144,390
- All jobs in Buffalo, NY
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.