Principal Salary in Buffalo, NY

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How much does a Principal make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal in Buffalo, NY is $118,497. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,922 to $133,376, with most professionals earning between $92,563 and $146,922.

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Principal Salary By Experience Levels in Buffalo, NY

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Principal Salary By Level of Education in Buffalo, NY

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Average Salary Range for Principal in Buffalo, NY

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What is the average salary for Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Principal ranges from $104,922 to $133,376 with the average base salary of $118,497. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,922 to $133,376 with the average total cash compensation of $118,497.

View Average Salary for Principal as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,497 $104,922 - $133,376
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $118,497 $104,922 - $133,376
* 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.

Principal Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,173 - $133,694 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,234 - $129,959 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,411 - $135,268 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,411 - $135,268 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,708 - $126,748 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,355 - $136,469 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....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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