Communications Editor Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Communications Editor make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Editor in Buffalo, NY is $60,017. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,370 to $69,765, with most professionals earning between $45,407 and $78,640.

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Maintains the corporate style guide, copy database, legal disclaimers list, templates and other tools required for quality assurance.

June 13, 2022

Create and produce marketing deliverables -- articles, blog posts, landing pages, whitepapers, press releases, event invitations, landing pages, case studies, presentations, video scripts and other customer communications materials.

December 10, 2022

Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.

January 26, 2023

Collaborates with Product Management, Merchandising, and Creative staff to ensure copy meets intended product positioning and reaches target audience as defined by Marcomm briefs.

February 04, 2023

Demonstrates and communicates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving result.

February 25, 2023

Follow best practices, and department processes and procedures for all event components including venue sourcing, production and post-event analysis.

March 14, 2023

Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for the Senior Editor position.

March 17, 2023

Takes responsibility for one's own actions and decisions, and their consequences.

March 17, 2023

Demonstrated significant experience with the writing and editing of an array of high quality print, broadcast, and interactive communication vehicles.

March 29, 2023

Manage immediate and near-term tasks in Asana to make sure all parties (internal and external) know what they need to be doing and by when.

April 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Communications Editor in Buffalo, NY

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52370

69765

60017

Average Total Cash Compensation

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70744

61984

What is the average salary for Communications Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Editor in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Communications Editor ranges from $52,370 to $69,765 with the average base salary of $60,017. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,333 to $70,744 with the average total cash compensation of $61,984.

View Average Salary for Communications Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,017	$52,370 - $69,765
Bonus	$1,966	$964 - $979
Total Pay	$61,984	$53,333 - $70,744

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Communications Editor Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,495 - $69,931	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,028 - $67,978	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,113 - $70,755	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,113 - $70,755	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,767 - $66,298	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,584 - $71,383	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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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 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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