City of Buffalo / Police D District / Police Officer

Job-title file

Police Officer

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

91 employees hold this title in Police D District. Median total compensation for the role is $99,584, below the department median of $104,484.

Employees: 91
Total payroll: $8.6M
Role median: $99,584
Agency median: $104,484
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$96$140,842+

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

How total compensation varies among the 91 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 D District pays a median base salary of $63,345 for this role, 22% below that figure — about the 17th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Police D District sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,720

$69,130

$80,950

$94,340

$100,270

Police D District median · $63,345

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 D 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 D District’s median base salary is 17% below that national figure, about the 31st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,510

$59,290

$76,210

$97,600

$115,120

Police D District median · $63,345

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 79 of 91 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 D District is $99,584, 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 D District, the median of $99,584 ranks #13 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 a District

$101,187 · 89

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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Daniel Carlson

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$179,980

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,483
Overtime: $52,520
Other pay: $46,978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,980

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174649

Daniel Carlson works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Daniel earned $179,980 in 2026.

Amanda Birner

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$142,411

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $76,356
Overtime: $35,238
Other pay: $30,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,411

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174087

At Police D District, Amanda Birner serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,411.

Michael Ramos

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$140,450

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $72,971
Overtime: $33,313
Other pay: $34,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,450

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175081

Michael Ramos holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,450.

Kereem Johnson

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$136,358

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,961
Overtime: $32,257
Other pay: $26,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,358

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174640

Kereem Johnson works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Kereem earned $136,358 in 2026.

Justin Ayala

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$133,960

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,961
Overtime: $24,153
Other pay: $31,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,960

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174627

Justin Ayala is a Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $133,960.

Steven Zappia

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$132,140

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $83,693
Overtime: $6,465
Other pay: $41,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,140

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174438

At Police D District, Steven Zappia serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,140.

Ricardo Wilson

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$130,202

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $82,776
Overtime: $22,642
Other pay: $24,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,202

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174776

Ricardo Wilson works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Ricardo earned $130,202 in 2026.

Terry Polk

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$129,115

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $68,560
Overtime: $23,834
Other pay: $36,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,115

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 116240

Terry Polk holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,115.

Kevin Bridge

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$128,960

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $40,815
Overtime: $14,616
Other pay: $73,529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,960

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173032

Kevin Bridge holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,960.

Chelsey Rogowski

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$124,631

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $71,770
Overtime: $20,464
Other pay: $32,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,631

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174433

Chelsey Rogowski is a Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $124,631.

Matthew Schaef

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$123,603

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $72,687
Overtime: $23,303
Other pay: $27,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,603

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174783

Matthew Schaef works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Matthew earned $123,603 in 2026.

Alexis Vangelista

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$120,046

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $81,721
Overtime: $18,731
Other pay: $19,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,046

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174200

Alexis Vangelista works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Alexis earned $120,046 in 2026.

Mohammad Abdallah

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$119,139

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $85,069
Overtime: $9,493
Other pay: $24,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,139

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174111

Mohammad Abdallah holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,139.

Jenna Rogowski

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$118,737

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $72,228
Overtime: $15,552
Other pay: $30,957
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,737

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174419

Jenna Rogowski holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,737.

Mykal White

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$118,693

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $63,345
Overtime: $19,672
Other pay: $35,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,693

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175086

Mykal White works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Mykal earned $118,693 in 2026.

Anthony Banas

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$117,897

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,980
Overtime: $15,014
Other pay: $27,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,897

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174411

Anthony Banas holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,897.

Stephen Lesniak

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$117,117

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $63,091
Overtime: $6,250
Other pay: $47,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,117

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174103

At Police D District, Stephen Lesniak serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,117.

Ryan Gehr

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$116,414

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,273
Overtime: $9,564
Other pay: $29,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,414

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174097

Ryan Gehr works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Ryan earned $116,414 in 2026.

Christina Colosimo

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$116,171

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $64,662
Overtime: $16,078
Other pay: $35,432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,171

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172546

At Police D District, Christina Colosimo serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,171.

Philip Edwards

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$115,833

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,337
Overtime: $10,382
Other pay: $26,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,833

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173346

Philip Edwards works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Philip earned $115,833 in 2026.

Gabriella Scaife

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$115,793

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $29,477
Overtime: $15,747
Other pay: $70,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,793

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174950

At Police D District, Gabriella Scaife serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,793.

Tanya Felski Ehrenreich

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$113,685

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $75,396
Overtime: $17,731
Other pay: $20,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,685

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175061

Tanya Felski Ehrenreich is a Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $113,685.

Nicholas Yant

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$112,064

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $79,337
Overtime: $3,695
Other pay: $29,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,064

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174076

At Police D District, Nicholas Yant serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,064.

Kaitlyn D'Amico

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$111,990

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $55,031
Overtime: $11,777
Other pay: $45,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,990

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174327

Kaitlyn D'Amico holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,990.

Joseph Stojek

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$111,771

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $63,858
Overtime: $11,325
Other pay: $36,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,771

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175084

Joseph Stojek is a Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $111,771.

Alexandria Yeates

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$110,160

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $81,879
Overtime: $3,323
Other pay: $24,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,160

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174956

Alexandria Yeates holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,160.

Taylor Faulkner

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$109,709

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $65,833
Overtime: $28,285
Other pay: $15,591
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,709

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175686

Taylor Faulkner holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,709.

Joshua Evans

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$109,398

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $63,454
Overtime: $12,911
Other pay: $33,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,398

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174967

Joshua Evans holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,398.

Myvette Thurmond

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$109,180

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $61,930
Overtime: $33,159
Other pay: $14,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,180

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176020

Myvette Thurmond works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Myvette earned $109,180 in 2026.

Darcie Brown

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$108,469

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,980
Overtime: $5,618
Other pay: $27,871
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,469

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174642

Darcie Brown holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,469.

Ryan Urbanski

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$108,129

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $77,961
Overtime: $5,753
Other pay: $24,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,129

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174437

Ryan Urbanski is a Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $108,129.

Jaila Payne

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$107,986

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,157
Overtime: $10,034
Other pay: $17,795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,986

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175077

Jaila Payne holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,986.

Thomas Pleto

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$105,781

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $67,422
Overtime: $6,066
Other pay: $32,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,781

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175350

At Police D District, Thomas Pleto serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,781.

Michael Troiano

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$105,228

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $80,254
Overtime: $5,289
Other pay: $19,685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,228

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174778

At Police D District, Michael Troiano serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,228.

Benjamin Jobson

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$104,816

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $47,464
Overtime: $1,349
Other pay: $56,003
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,816

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174178

At Police D District, Benjamin Jobson serves as a Police Officer within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,816.

Antonio Wallace

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$104,629

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $17,427
Overtime: $4,563
Other pay: $82,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,629

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174443

Antonio Wallace works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Antonio earned $104,629 in 2026.

Cortez Williams

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$104,340

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $74,083
Overtime: $5,421
Other pay: $24,835
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,340

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174953

Cortez Williams holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,340.

Albert Monteforte

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$104,264

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $66,037
Overtime: $161
Other pay: $38,066
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,264

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 100000

Albert Monteforte holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,264.

Jenna Capizzi

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$103,937

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $75,209
Overtime: $1,219
Other pay: $27,509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,937

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174779

Jenna Capizzi holds the role of Police Officer at Police D District within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,937.

Kristin Bozek

Police Officer/Police D District

2026 total comp

$103,774

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $82,317
Overtime: $3,040
Other pay: $18,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,774

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174098

Kristin Bozek works as a Police Officer for Police D District within Public Safety. Kristin earned $103,774 in 2026.