Lead Artist Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Lead Artist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Buffalo, NY is $62,959. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,784 to $71,041, with most professionals earning between $49,252 and $78,400.

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Communicate with Director of Production Operations, Quality Assurance and Production Coordinator and management regarding safety concerns, equipment failure, etc.

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Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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55784

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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71115

63039

What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $55,784 to $71,041 with the average base salary of $62,959. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,937 to $71,115 with the average total cash compensation of $63,039.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,959	$55,784 - $71,041
Bonus	$80	$153 - $73
Total Pay	$63,039	$55,937 - $71,115

* 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.

Lead Artist Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,669 - $70,895	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,746 - $69,719	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,580 - $72,055	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,580 - $72,055	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,531 - $66,898	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,543 - $73,282	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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