City of Buffalo / Police C District / Police Officer

Job-title file

Police Officer

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

88 employees hold this title in Police C District. Median total compensation for the role is $101,624, below the department median of $109,225.

Employees: 88
Total payroll: $8.8M
Role median: $101,624
Agency median: $109,225
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$14$152,694+

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

How total compensation varies among the 88 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 C District pays a median base salary of $66,840 for this role, 17% below that figure — about the 22nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Police C District sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,720

$69,130

$80,950

$94,340

$100,270

Police C District median · $66,840

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 C 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 C District’s median base salary is 12% below that national figure, about the 36th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,510

$59,290

$76,210

$97,600

$115,120

Police C District median · $66,840

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 78 of 88 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 C District is $101,624, 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 C District, the median of $101,624 ranks #10 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 - School Resource

$101,503 · 14

Police a District

$101,187 · 89

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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Russell Sullivan

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$165,223

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,267
Overtime: $45,606
Other pay: $53,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,223

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174100

Russell Sullivan holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,223.

Marcus Fears

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$162,188

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $81,630
Overtime: $58,989
Other pay: $21,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,188

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168217

Marcus Fears holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,188.

Padriac Allman

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$149,359

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $78,649
Overtime: $26,877
Other pay: $43,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,359

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172753

At Police C District, Padriac Allman serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,359.

Andrew Moffett

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$146,985

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $68,533
Overtime: $17,615
Other pay: $60,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,985

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174069

Andrew Moffett works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Andrew earned $146,985 in 2026.

Michael Scheu

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$143,490

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,382
Overtime: $37,104
Other pay: $27,003
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,490

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172580

Michael Scheu works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Michael earned $143,490 in 2026.

Marc Hurst

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$142,591

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $83,051
Overtime: $36,794
Other pay: $22,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,591

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174217

At Police C District, Marc Hurst serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,591.

Michael Lehner

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$141,972

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $69,018
Overtime: $35,697
Other pay: $37,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,972

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172765

Michael Lehner is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $141,972.

Ann Devaney-Banish

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$139,835

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $76,356
Overtime: $24,149
Other pay: $39,330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,835

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168099

Ann Devaney-Banish is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $139,835.

Giovanni Massimi

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$139,728

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $61,681
Overtime: $3,437
Other pay: $74,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,728

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174792

Giovanni Massimi holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,728.

Thomas Zak

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$137,019

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $65,854
Overtime: $35,631
Other pay: $35,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,019

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168094

At Police C District, Thomas Zak serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,019.

Michael Goodspeed

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$135,194

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,942
Overtime: $21,788
Other pay: $32,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,194

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174648

Michael Goodspeed works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Michael earned $135,194 in 2026.

Frederick Costantino

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$129,365

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,163
Overtime: $27,129
Other pay: $36,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,365

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175417

Frederick Costantino is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $129,365.

John Simonian

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$126,735

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $61,681
Overtime: $13,928
Other pay: $51,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,735

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174337

John Simonian holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,735.

Nicholas Johnson

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$125,036

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $69,523
Overtime: $11,326
Other pay: $44,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,036

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174199

At Police C District, Nicholas Johnson serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,036.

Matthew Krug

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$124,115

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,024
Overtime: $14,793
Other pay: $29,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,115

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174662

Matthew Krug is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $124,115.

Tyler Bajer

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$123,648

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $78,241
Overtime: $13,973
Other pay: $31,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,648

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175052

Tyler Bajer works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Tyler earned $123,648 in 2026.

Jacquelin Neal

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$122,832

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $37,375
Overtime: $5,870
Other pay: $79,586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,832

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174334

At Police C District, Jacquelin Neal serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,832.

Richard Lopez

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$121,937

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $78,465
Overtime: $16,435
Other pay: $27,037
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,937

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 83740

Richard Lopez is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $121,937.

Spencer George

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$120,697

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $68,769
Overtime: $13,890
Other pay: $38,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,697

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174945

Spencer George is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $120,697.

Peter Massicci

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$120,340

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $76,814
Overtime: $4,301
Other pay: $39,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,340

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174204

At Police C District, Peter Massicci serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,340.

Paul Locke

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$117,833

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $72,228
Overtime: $19,271
Other pay: $26,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,833

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174631

Paul Locke works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Paul earned $117,833 in 2026.

Gerald Lewandowski

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$117,445

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $24,993
Overtime: $3,811
Other pay: $88,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,445

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174794

Gerald Lewandowski works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Gerald earned $117,445 in 2026.

Steven Skutnik

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$116,490

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $68,641
Overtime: $16,602
Other pay: $31,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,490

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175436

Steven Skutnik works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Steven earned $116,490 in 2026.

Joseph Walters

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$116,185

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $83,693
Overtime: $10,270
Other pay: $22,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,185

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 152320

Joseph Walters is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $116,185.

Allysa Negron

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$115,560

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,612
Overtime: $14,088
Other pay: $21,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,560

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174113

At Police C District, Allysa Negron serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,560.

Emily Moffett

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$115,199

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $76,788
Overtime: $9,049
Other pay: $29,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,199

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174946

Emily Moffett holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,199.

Daniel Igielinski

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$115,018

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,725
Overtime: $5,060
Other pay: $43,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,018

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174795

At Police C District, Daniel Igielinski serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,018.

Daniel Krug

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$113,606

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $69,477
Overtime: $3,456
Other pay: $40,673
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,606

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174630

Daniel Krug works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Daniel earned $113,606 in 2026.

Anthony Burvid

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$112,932

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $81,217
Overtime: $3,498
Other pay: $28,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,932

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174413

At Police C District, Anthony Burvid serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,932.

Devin Coseglia

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$111,491

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,955
Overtime: $5,198
Other pay: $39,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,491

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174207

Devin Coseglia works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Devin earned $111,491 in 2026.

Michael Pankiewicz

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$111,310

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $44,137
Overtime: $2,016
Other pay: $65,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,310

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175075

Michael Pankiewicz is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $111,310.

Jonathan Hanover

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$111,130

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $70,165
Overtime: $5,496
Other pay: $35,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,130

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173843

Jonathan Hanover works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Jonathan earned $111,130 in 2026.

Margaret Alvarado

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$111,063

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $71,878
Overtime: $13,660
Other pay: $25,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,063

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174954

At Police C District, Margaret Alvarado serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,063.

Terris Garner

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$110,876

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $70,145
Overtime: $11,164
Other pay: $29,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,876

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173619

Terris Garner holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,876.

Matthew Vaughn

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$110,863

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $83,693
Overtime: $5,143
Other pay: $22,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,863

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174342

Matthew Vaughn is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $110,863.

Romair Parrett

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$109,964

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $82,593
Overtime: $10,418
Other pay: $16,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,964

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174787

Romair Parrett holds the role of Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,964.

Craig Stevens

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$109,817

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $73,375
Overtime: $2,214
Other pay: $34,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,817

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174193

At Police C District, Craig Stevens serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,817.

Joshua Slupinski

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$109,357

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $50,445
Overtime: $4,347
Other pay: $54,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,357

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174780

At Police C District, Joshua Slupinski serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,357.

Shree Siwakoti

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$109,094

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,483
Overtime: $7,975
Other pay: $20,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,094

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174781

Shree Siwakoti works as a Police Officer for Police C District within Public Safety. Shree earned $109,094 in 2026.

Christina Ihle

Police Officer/Police C District

2026 total comp

$106,757

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,684
Overtime: $6,149
Other pay: $22,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,757

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174939

Christina Ihle is a Police Officer at Police C District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $106,757.