City of Buffalo / Mayor
Agency file
The Mayor is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 42 employees with median total compensation of $46,567; the highest distinct record was $85,328.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 42 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,567) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $76,628 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,150. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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Brian Gould works as a Deputy Mayor for Mayor within General Government Support. Brian earned $85,328 in 2026.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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At Mayor, Rashied Mcduffie serves as a Deputy Mayor within General Government Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,533.
Director of Oper & Leg Affairs/Mayor
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Michael Marcy works as a Director of Oper & Leg Affairs for Mayor within General Government Support. Michael earned $80,819 in 2026.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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Maria Whyte is a Deputy Mayor at Mayor within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $76,628.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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Thomas Baines works as a Deputy Mayor for Mayor within General Government Support. Thomas earned $76,628 in 2026.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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Eugenio Russi holds the role of Deputy Mayor at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,628.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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At Mayor, Benjamin Swanekamp serves as a Deputy Mayor within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,628.
Chief Diversity Officer/Mayor
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Darren Saxon holds the role of Chief Diversity Officer at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,859.
Director of Administration/Mayor
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At Mayor, Nicholas Heidinger serves as a Director of Administration within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,936.
Mayor/Mayor
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Sean Ryan holds the role of Mayor at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,766.
Communic. and Cmnty Rel. Coordinator/Mayor
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Lorey Delia works as a Communic. and Cmnty Rel. Coordinator for Mayor within General Government Support. Lorey earned $67,205 in 2026.
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator/Mayor
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Brittney Montgomery holds the role of Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,909.
Mayor/Mayor
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Byron Brown works as a Mayor for Mayor within General Government Support. Byron earned $62,242 in 2025.
Inclusionary Compliance Officer/Mayor
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Laura Littlejohn is a Inclusionary Compliance Officer at Mayor within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $59,805.
Graphic Artist/Mayor
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Erin Harris holds the role of Graphic Artist at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,652.
Executive Assistant to Mayor/Mayor
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Rachel Murray is a Executive Assistant to Mayor at Mayor within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $56,086.
Director of Media Relations/Mayor
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Michael Read holds the role of Director of Media Relations at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,069.
Director of Gov Relations/Mayor
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Max Medwin holds the role of Director of Gov Relations at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,252.
Chief of Staff (Mayor)/Mayor
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Gabrielle Harrington holds the role of Chief of Staff (Mayor) at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,874.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Mayor
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Jeremiah Horrigan works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor within General Government Support. Jeremiah earned $50,676 in 2026.
Director of Community & Intergov Rel/Mayor
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Michael Degeorge holds the role of Director of Community & Intergov Rel at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,185.
Chief Diversity Officer/Mayor
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Chantele Campbell is a Chief Diversity Officer at Mayor within General Government Support. 2024 total compensation came to $47,716.
Director of Special Projects/Mayor
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Rebecca Castaneda works as a Director of Special Projects for Mayor within General Government Support. Rebecca earned $46,567 in 2026.
Director of Gov Relations/Mayor
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At Mayor, Joseph Mcmahon serves as a Director of Gov Relations within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,567.
Director of Intragov Affairs/Mayor
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Lauren Maguire holds the role of Director of Intragov Affairs at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,567.
Director of Statewide Leg Affa/Mayor
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At Mayor, Sarah Lesser serves as a Director of Statewide Leg Affa within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,567.
Press Information Officer II/Mayor
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At Mayor, Thomas Tarapacki serves as a Press Information Officer II within General Government Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,692.
Administrative Aide/Mayor
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At Mayor, Zachariah Davis serves as a Administrative Aide within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,383.
Communic. and Cmnty Rel. Coordinator/Mayor
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Ian Ott is a Communic. and Cmnty Rel. Coordinator at Mayor within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $44,364.
Account Clerk-Typist/Mayor
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Forest Lovullo is a Account Clerk-Typist at Mayor within General Government Support. 2026 total compensation came to $43,917.
Deputy Mayor/Mayor
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At Mayor, Ellen Grant serves as a Deputy Mayor within General Government Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,944.
Executive Director Bflo Arts Community/Mayor
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Emerson Barr works as a Executive Director Bflo Arts Community for Mayor within General Government Support. Emerson earned $41,456 in 2026.
Graphic Artist/Mayor
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Ariel Aberg Riger holds the role of Graphic Artist at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,205.
Executive Assistant to Mayor/Mayor
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At Mayor, Bernadette Taylor serves as a Executive Assistant to Mayor within General Government Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,131.
Director of Media Relations/Mayor
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Nicholas Beiling works as a Director of Media Relations for Mayor within General Government Support. Nicholas earned $37,356 in 2026.
Confidential Aide to the Mayor/Mayor
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At Mayor, Laquitta Reid serves as a Confidential Aide to the Mayor within General Government Support. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,259.
Community and Cmnty Rel Assistant Coordinator/Mayor
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Sharon Linstedt works as a Community and Cmnty Rel Assistant Coordinator for Mayor within General Government Support. Sharon earned $33,980 in 2023.
Confidential Aide to the Mayor/Mayor
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Joann Tomasulo works as a Confidential Aide to the Mayor for Mayor within General Government Support. Joann earned $31,364 in 2026.
Press Information Officer II/Mayor
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Hannah Dillon holds the role of Press Information Officer II at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,677.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Mayor
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Jessica Smith holds the role of Deputy Chief of Staff at Mayor within General Government Support. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,383.