Program Developer Salary in Buffalo, New York

How much does a Program Developer make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Developer in Buffalo, NY is $71,928. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,649 to a high of $89,876, with most professionals earning between $63,930 and $81,323.

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Provide extra needed assistance in learning how to do well in a new job including information about commuting to work, getting oriented to the worksite, understanding performance expectations and compensation.

September 17, 2022

Demonstrated ability using academic technology and technology-enhanced teaching strategies as well as knowledge of software, network, operating systems, various coding languages, and online learning and enrollment platforms.

March 02, 2023

Active participation/leadership in a professional, community or academic organization.

March 20, 2023

Collect information directly from staff and program supervisors necessary to compile required reports.

April 03, 2023

Assists in developing flyers, brochures and other methods to advertise job placement activities and distributes or coordinates distribution of such materials at meetings.

April 04, 2023

Works as a member of the total staff/team, integrating life skills learning with site learning and academic learning as appropriate and ensuring the other staff are informed about issues and needs of the participants.

April 18, 2023

Collaborate daily with team members to emphasize the importance of the program schedule to be successful in implementing on time, with in cost, and at the required quality targets.

April 24, 2023

Participate in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions as well as connect to professional development offerings from other departments.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Program Developer in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

63930

81323

71928

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64003

81924

71969

What is the average salary for Program Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Developer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Program Developer ranges from $63,930 to $81,323 with the average base salary of $71,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,003 to $81,924 with the average total cash compensation of $71,969.

View Average Salary for Program Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,928	$63,930 - $81,323
Bonus	$41	$72 - $601
Total Pay	$71,969	$64,003 - $81,924

* 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.

Program Developer Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,798 - $81,154	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,740 - $79,809	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,842 - $82,483	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,842 - $82,483	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,202 - $76,580	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,946 - $83,887	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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