As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Buffalo, NY is $42,123, equivalent to $20 per hour, $810 weekly, or $3,510 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $31,389 to $55,993. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,504) and 75th percentile ($49,383), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,993 per year. This $12,879 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Development Assistant often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Development Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Development Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $31,389 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $36,504 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $42,123 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $49,383 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $55,993 Buffalo, NY May 01, 2026
25% $36,504 10% $31,389 90% $55,993 75% $49,383 $42,123 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

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