As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Union Representative in Buffalo, NY is $71,502, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,375 weekly, or $5,959 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Union Representative in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Union Representative in Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $56,115 to $85,502. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,448) and 75th percentile ($78,830), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,502 per year. This $15,382 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Administrative Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Buffalo Union Representative often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Union Representative 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
Union Representative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Union Representative Salary $56,115 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Union Representative Salary $63,448 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Union Representative Salary $71,502 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Union Representative Salary $78,830 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Union Representative Salary $85,502 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25% $63,448 10% $56,115 90% $85,502 75% $78,830 $71,502 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Union Representative ?

A union representative, union steward, or shop steward is an employee of an organization or company who represents and defends the interests of her/his fellow employees as a labor union member and official. Rank-and-file members of the union hold this position voluntarily (through democratic election by fellow workers or sometimes by appointment of a higher union body) while maintaining their role as an employee of the firm. As a result, the union steward becomes a significant link and conduit of information between the union leadership and rank-and-file workers. The duties of a union steward...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Union Representative in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Union Representative ranges from $63,448 to $78,830 with the average base salary of $71,502. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,263 to $105,542 with the average total cash compensation of $88,803.

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