As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $81,069, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,559 weekly, or $6,756 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firewall Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firewall Engineer in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $67,970 to $92,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,212) and 75th percentile ($87,162), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,710 per year. This $12,950 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Firewall Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Firewall Engineer 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
Firewall Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $67,970 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $74,212 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $81,069 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $87,162 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $92,710 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25% $74,212 10% $67,970 90% $92,710 75% $87,162 $81,069 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Firewall Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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