IT Security Specialist Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Security Specialist in Buffalo, NY is $91,121. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,990 to $100,809, with most professionals earning between $75,588 and $109,629.

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Monitor systems and perform vulnerability scans on an ongoing basis compliant with the monitoring strategy to determine impact to the security posture of the information system.

April 28, 2023

Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and optimize the network, telecommunications, desktop, and mobility systems infrastructure and operations.

March 13, 2023

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April 15, 2023

Understanding of software development patterns and the mechanics of common application security vulnerabilities.

March 02, 2023

Provide technical assistance in the designing and implementation of solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information.

April 16, 2023

Assist with security review of new IT hardware and software requests to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements, to include endpoint security, data protection and vulnerability management.

May 12, 2023

Create and maintain configuration management for systems/networks and hardware and software documentation.

November 20, 2022

Support operations and monitor security critical systems(database, web and email servers) and changes to sensitive computer controls to ensure appropriate administrative actions, investigate and reporting of any irregularities.

January 18, 2023

Demonstrated experience with Accreditation documentation, RMF Control Development, RMF Artifact management, management of Plan of Action Milestones, Audit Review, and RMF Continuous Monitoring.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Security Specialist in Buffalo, NY

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82990

100809

91121

Average Total Cash Compensation

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85663

105559

94571

What is the average salary for IT Security Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Security Specialist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for IT Security Specialist ranges from $82,990 to $100,809 with the average base salary of $91,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,663 to $105,559 with the average total cash compensation of $94,571.

View Average Salary for IT Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,121	$82,990 - $100,809
Bonus	$3,451	$2,673 - $4,750
Total Pay	$94,571	$85,663 - $105,559

* 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.

IT Security Specialist Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,818 - $100,600	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,445 - $98,932	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,174 - $102,247	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,174 - $102,247	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,150 - $94,930	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,607 - $103,988	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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