City of Buffalo / Police a District / Police Officer

Job-title file

Police Officer

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

89 employees hold this title in Police a District. Median total compensation for the role is $101,187, below the department median of $105,790.

Employees: 89
Total payroll: $7.4M
Role median: $101,187
Agency median: $105,790
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24$147,958+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 89 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Police Officer pay vs. the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area

Across all employers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area, the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — about 2,110 people — is $80,950. Police a District pays a median base salary of $72,228 for this role, 11% below that figure — about the 32nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Police a District sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,720

$69,130

$80,950

$94,340

$100,270

Police a District median · $72,228

The bar is the range of annual wages for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers across every employer in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Police a District’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — about 670,520 people — is $76,210. Police a District’s median base salary is 5% below that national figure, about the 44th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,510

$59,290

$76,210

$97,600

$115,120

Police a District median · $72,228

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 63 of 89 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Police a District is $101,187, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across City of Buffalo

Police Officer is held in 22 City of Buffalo departments. In Police a District, the median of $101,187 ranks #12 of 22.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Police Internal Affairs Division

$142,011 · 3

Police Accident Inv Unit

$134,052 · 13

Police Community Tru

$128,153 · 2

Police - Academy - Staff

$126,857 · 22

Behavorial Health Unit

$121,976 · 8

Police Canine Unit

$115,768 · 6

Police Community Office

$104,104 · 8

Police B District

$103,120 · 107

Police E District

$102,404 · 98

Police C District

$101,624 · 88

Police - School Resource

$101,503 · 14

Police D District

$99,584 · 91

Median total compensation for the Police Officer role in other City of Buffalodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Police Officer beyond City of Buffalo

This role is reported in 31 jurisdictions. In City of Buffalo, the median of $100,602 ranks #14 of 31. See Police Officer across all of City of Buffalo →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$286,889 · 818

City and County of San Francisco

$253,890 · 1,860

City of Los Angeles

$187,245 · 5,730

City of Boston

$185,462 · 1,335

City of Worcester

$128,256 · 371

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$116,326 · 2,460

Illinois

$114,200 · 7

New York Public Authorities

$113,716 · 558

Median total compensation for comparable Police Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nicholas Parisi

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$176,738

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $76,356
Overtime: $70,595
Other pay: $29,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,738

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168253

Nicholas Parisi is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $176,738.

Andrew Ferrentino

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$151,682

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $84,610
Overtime: $51,780
Other pay: $15,291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,682

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174634

At Police a District, Andrew Ferrentino serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,682.

Davon Ottey

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$146,782

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $72,228
Overtime: $46,487
Other pay: $28,066
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,782

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174063

Davon Ottey is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $146,782.

Keith Mazurczak

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$144,952

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,044
Overtime: $43,058
Other pay: $24,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,952

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174213

Keith Mazurczak holds the role of Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,952.

Erica Nowak

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$137,085

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,024
Overtime: $37,579
Other pay: $19,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,085

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174186

Erica Nowak works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Erica earned $137,085 in 2026.

Sean Zoll

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$136,462

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $67,184
Overtime: $33,666
Other pay: $35,613
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,462

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170258

Sean Zoll works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Sean earned $136,462 in 2026.

Nicholas Melligan

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$132,031

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $82,547
Overtime: $28,106
Other pay: $21,378
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,031

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174424

Nicholas Melligan holds the role of Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,031.

Robert Grande

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$130,848

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,955
Overtime: $26,763
Other pay: $37,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,848

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174112

Robert Grande works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Robert earned $130,848 in 2026.

Joshua Patchett

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$123,533

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $62,151
Overtime: $42,687
Other pay: $18,696
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,533

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175897

Joshua Patchett holds the role of Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,533.

Benjamin Coughlin

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$123,218

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $75,897
Overtime: $22,170
Other pay: $25,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,218

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174073

At Police a District, Benjamin Coughlin serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,218.

Kyma Dickinson

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$120,454

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $53,885
Overtime: $36,228
Other pay: $30,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,454

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172882

Kyma Dickinson is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $120,454.

Brendan Cullen

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$119,006

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,254
Overtime: $15,525
Other pay: $23,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,006

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174637

At Police a District, Brendan Cullen serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,006.

Jako Mondal

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$118,122

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $60,993
Overtime: $17,714
Other pay: $39,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,122

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172773

At Police a District, Jako Mondal serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,122.

Thomas Sullivan

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$115,800

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $60,305
Overtime: $15,784
Other pay: $39,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,800

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172872

Thomas Sullivan works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Thomas earned $115,800 in 2026.

Corey Dixon

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$114,273

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $70,623
Overtime: $12,786
Other pay: $30,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,273

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174110

Corey Dixon is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $114,273.

Lindsay Laracuente-Zgoda

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$113,590

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,521
Overtime: $10,743
Other pay: $28,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,590

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172560

Lindsay Laracuente-Zgoda works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Lindsay earned $113,590 in 2026.

Joseph Hollinger

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$112,944

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $63,057
Overtime: $13,211
Other pay: $36,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,944

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174641

Joseph Hollinger is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944.

Matthew Inglut

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$112,131

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $81,171
Overtime: $10,885
Other pay: $20,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,131

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 66900

Matthew Inglut is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $112,131.

Zachary Dressler

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$112,123

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $73,833
Overtime: $8,660
Other pay: $29,630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,123

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174052

At Police a District, Zachary Dressler serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,123.

Aldo Williams

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$111,558

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $49,987
Overtime: $12,296
Other pay: $49,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,558

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174222

Aldo Williams is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $111,558.

Neal Britzzalaro

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$111,393

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,292
Overtime: $12,241
Other pay: $24,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,393

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174803

Neal Britzzalaro is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $111,393.

Nicholas Howells

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$110,638

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,980
Overtime: $9,454
Other pay: $26,205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,638

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174215

Nicholas Howells works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Nicholas earned $110,638 in 2026.

Nathaniel Schutt

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$110,586

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $40,127
Overtime: $11,315
Other pay: $59,144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,586

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174782

Nathaniel Schutt works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Nathaniel earned $110,586 in 2026.

Ana Mojica

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$109,649

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,955
Overtime: $9,631
Other pay: $33,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,649

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172772

Ana Mojica works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Ana earned $109,649 in 2026.

Walter Skrzynski

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$108,380

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $29,350
Overtime: $10,251
Other pay: $68,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,380

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174060

Walter Skrzynski is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $108,380.

Jacob Salazar

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$108,252

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,273
Overtime: $7,139
Other pay: $23,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,252

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174121

At Police a District, Jacob Salazar serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,252.

Katelyn Faas

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$107,158

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,712
Overtime: $6,354
Other pay: $20,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,158

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174416

Katelyn Faas works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Katelyn earned $107,158 in 2026.

Jacob Shaver

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$106,886

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,869
Overtime: $5,052
Other pay: $26,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,886

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175083

Jacob Shaver is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $106,886.

Robert Mccabe

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$106,653

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,725
Overtime: $3,525
Other pay: $36,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,653

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174638

Robert Mccabe is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $106,653.

Lucas Maciejewski

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$105,424

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,254
Overtime: $4,502
Other pay: $20,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,424

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174793

Lucas Maciejewski works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Lucas earned $105,424 in 2026.

Nikko Casillas

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$105,373

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $82,547
Overtime: $4,123
Other pay: $18,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,373

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174352

Nikko Casillas is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $105,373.

Michael Rotert

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$104,783

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $78,878
Overtime: $1,306
Other pay: $24,599
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,783

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172516

Michael Rotert is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $104,783.

Rodney Kochersberger

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$104,472

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,751
Overtime: $3,837
Other pay: $25,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,472

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174421

Rodney Kochersberger is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $104,472.

Nathan Maryanski

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$104,120

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,273
Overtime: $1,238
Other pay: $25,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,120

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172562

Nathan Maryanski is a Police Officer at Police a District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $104,120.

Brendan Lewis

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$103,489

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $51,362
Overtime: $3,984
Other pay: $48,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,489

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174109

Brendan Lewis works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Brendan earned $103,489 in 2026.

Lida Coronado

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$103,241

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,961
Overtime: $2,793
Other pay: $22,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,241

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174435

Lida Coronado works as a Police Officer for Police a District within Public Safety. Lida earned $103,241 in 2026.

Amane Moriarity

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$103,094

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $75,897
Overtime: $2,828
Other pay: $24,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,094

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174095

At Police a District, Amane Moriarity serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,094.

Liam Baggott

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$103,071

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,751
Overtime: $3,144
Other pay: $25,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,071

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174221

At Police a District, Liam Baggott serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,071.

Raymond Rodriguez

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$102,766

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,795
Overtime: $421
Other pay: $22,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,766

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174785

At Police a District, Raymond Rodriguez serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,766.

Amber Rodgers

Police Officer/Police a District

2026 total comp

$102,538

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,566
Overtime: $2,836
Other pay: $20,136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,538

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174190

At Police a District, Amber Rodgers serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,538.