How much does a Legal Assistant make in Buffalo, NY? The average Legal Assistant salary in Buffalo, NY is $68,263 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,383 and $76,908. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Legal Assistant

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Citadel Federal Credit Union - EXTON , PA
Job Overview. Citadel is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Legal Advisor, Risk and Compliance Management for our Risk Administration team. In thi
- 38 days ago
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 l
- 115 days ago
2025 Canon Insights Summer Internship - Legal Intern. US-NY-Melville. Job ID. 32796. Type. Full-Time. of Openings. 1. Category. Intern/Trainee. CUSA Melville He
- 9 days ago
Testek Inc - WIXOM , MI
Job Description. Job Description. Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with a
- 7 days ago
Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business
- 1 day ago
Strategic Analysis is seeking a versatile, skilled Legal Assistant to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) General Counsel (GC) Office
- 1 day ago

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60383
76908
68263

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61835
79272
69878
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistant in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Legal Assistant ranges from $60,383 to $76,908 with the average base salary of $68,263. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,835 to $79,272 with the average total cash compensation of $69,878.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Legal Assistant: Filing

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