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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tech Lead in Buffalo, NY is $119,804. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,115 to a high of $155,859, with most professionals earning between $104,787 and $138,677.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
104787
138677
119804

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
112559
159276
132241
What is the average salary for Tech Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tech Lead in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Tech Lead ranges from $104,787 to $138,677 with the average base salary of $119,804. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,559 to $159,276 with the average total cash compensation of $132,241.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,804 $104,787 - $138,677
Bonus $12,437 $7,772 - $20,600
Total Pay $132,241 $112,559 - $159,276
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,570 - $138,390 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,837 - $136,095 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,282 - $140,655 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,282 - $140,655 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,676 - $130,589 COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,092 - $143,050 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

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