City of Buffalo / Police - Homicide Squad

Agency file

Police - Homicide Squad

Source file: City of Buffalo — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police - Homicide Squad provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 24 employees with median total compensation of $187,047; the highest distinct record was $243,678.

Year: 2026
Employees: 24
Median total: $187,047
Highest record: $243,678

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$129,646$243,678+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 24 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($187,047) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $77,234 (42%)
Overtime — $75,164 (41%)
Other — $31,260 (17%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$140,946

$154,812

$187,047

$207,655

$227,241

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $227,241 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $140,946. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Detective

20 · $191,945

Detective Sergeant

4 · $163,890

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Franklyn King

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$243,678

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,266
Overtime: $134,597
Other pay: $27,815
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $243,678

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165034

Franklyn King works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Franklyn earned $243,678 in 2026.

William Rezabek

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$230,912

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $79,608
Overtime: $124,399
Other pay: $26,906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,912

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168258

William Rezabek works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. William earned $230,912 in 2026.

Rita Ruffin

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$227,241

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $77,712
Overtime: $119,380
Other pay: $30,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,241

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 125820

Rita Ruffin is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $227,241.

Sean Mccabe

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$219,851

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $87,885
Overtime: $105,579
Other pay: $26,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,851

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170260

Sean Mccabe holds the role of Detective Sergeant at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $219,851.

Adam Stephany

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$217,913

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $111,578
Other pay: $28,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,913

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168266

Adam Stephany works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Adam earned $217,913 in 2026.

Jerry Guilian

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$214,539

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $71,315
Overtime: $106,908
Other pay: $36,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,539

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 57320

Jerry Guilian holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $214,539.

Scott Malec

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2025 total comp

$208,256

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $50,554
Overtime: $94,131
Other pay: $63,571
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,256

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 87660

Scott Malec is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $208,256.

Mark Costantino

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$207,655

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $82,688
Overtime: $94,184
Other pay: $30,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,655

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 29360

Mark Costantino holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,655.

Raymond Krug

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$201,909

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,792
Overtime: $93,236
Other pay: $27,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,909

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165323

Raymond Krug works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Raymond earned $201,909 in 2026.

Mark White

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$196,525

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $47,386
Overtime: $79,762
Other pay: $69,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,525

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165336

At Police - Homicide Squad, Mark White serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,525.

Terrence Supples

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$195,936

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $77,001
Overtime: $87,072
Other pay: $31,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,936

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 142400

Terrence Supples is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $195,936.

Joseph Ruggiero

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$195,384

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $77,238
Overtime: $89,538
Other pay: $28,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,384

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 125881

At Police - Homicide Squad, Joseph Ruggiero serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,384.

Thomas Nunan

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$188,506

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $79,845
Overtime: $81,765
Other pay: $26,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,506

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168249

Thomas Nunan holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,506.

Christopher Sterlace

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$185,587

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $76,641
Other pay: $30,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,587

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 140180

Christopher Sterlace is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $185,587.

Anthony Lapiana

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$185,322

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $32,826
Overtime: $65,790
Other pay: $86,707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,322

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 78780

Anthony Lapiana holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,322.

John Paradowski

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$184,555

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $41,037
Overtime: $69,153
Other pay: $74,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,555

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 110840

John Paradowski works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. John earned $184,555 in 2024.

Thomas Herbert

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$177,830

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $79,845
Overtime: $71,898
Other pay: $26,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,830

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168225

Thomas Herbert holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,830.

Rachael Isch

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$172,968

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $86,651
Overtime: $63,345
Other pay: $22,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,968

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172763

Rachael Isch is a Detective Sergeant at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $172,968.

Anthony Shea

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$166,143

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $83,635
Overtime: $58,976
Other pay: $23,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,143

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169328

Anthony Shea holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $166,143.

Joseph Bonner

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$165,979

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $79,845
Overtime: $62,233
Other pay: $23,901
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,979

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172544

At Police - Homicide Squad, Joseph Bonner serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,979.

Molly Sanford

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2025 total comp

$165,632

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,745
Overtime: $28,782
Other pay: $67,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,632

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 128220

Molly Sanford works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Molly earned $165,632 in 2025.

Christopher Pliszka

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$154,812

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,713
Overtime: $43,428
Other pay: $29,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,812

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168256

Christopher Pliszka is a Detective Sergeant at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $154,812.

Keith Fitzner

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$151,833

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $73,073
Overtime: $39,414
Other pay: $39,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,833

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168219

Keith Fitzner works as a Detective Sergeant for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Keith earned $151,833 in 2026.

Jennifer Whitaker

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$146,709

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $78,660
Overtime: $40,926
Other pay: $27,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,709

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169331

Jennifer Whitaker is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $146,709.

Regina Weeks

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$143,387

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,740
Overtime: $35,944
Other pay: $25,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,387

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169313

Regina Weeks holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,387.

Jennifer Zanghi

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$140,946

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $79,134
Overtime: $34,595
Other pay: $27,217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,946

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165345

Jennifer Zanghi is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $140,946.

Judith Walker

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$131,914

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $50,129
Overtime: $24,314
Other pay: $57,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,914

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168096

Judith Walker is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $131,914.

Natasha Anderson

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2026 total comp

$129,646

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,082
Overtime: $24,226
Other pay: $25,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,646

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166886

At Police - Homicide Squad, Natasha Anderson serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,646.

Mary Evans

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2025 total comp

$88,685

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $21,633
Overtime: $12,188
Other pay: $54,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,685

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 42660

Mary Evans works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. Mary earned $88,685 in 2025.

Erin Mccarthy

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2025 total comp

$49,032

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $1,389
Overtime: $3,984
Other pay: $43,660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,032

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 93320

At Police - Homicide Squad, Erin Mccarthy serves as a Detective within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,032.

Steven Turner

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2025 total comp

$42,624

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $8,750
Overtime: $3,110
Other pay: $30,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,624

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 148020

Steven Turner is a Detective Sergeant at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $42,624.

Timothy Rooney

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$19,480

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,718
Other pay: $10,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,480

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 124840

Timothy Rooney holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,480.

Jason Mayhook

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$6,180

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,712
Other pay: $3,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,180

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165326

Jason Mayhook is a Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $6,180.

William Cooley

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$4,775

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,619
Other pay: $3,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,775

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165319

William Cooley is a Detective Sergeant at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $4,775.

Dana Hearon

Report Technician/Police - Homicide Squad

2023 total comp

$4,000

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,000

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 61280

At Police - Homicide Squad, Dana Hearon serves as a Report Technician within Public Safety. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,000.

Estate Of Amy Frankel

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$2,903

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,141
Other pay: $1,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,903

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166055

At Police - Homicide Squad, Estate Of Amy Frankel serves as a Detective Sergeant within Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,903.

Estate Of James Dunham

Detective Sergeant/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$339

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $186
Other pay: $154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $339

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 40020

At Police - Homicide Squad, Estate Of James Dunham serves as a Detective Sergeant within Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $339.

Patricia Wrest

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$129

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $55
Other pay: $73
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 159140

Patricia Wrest holds the role of Detective at Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $129.

John Garcia

Detective/Police - Homicide Squad

2024 total comp

$73

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10
Other pay: $62
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 49980

John Garcia works as a Detective for Police - Homicide Squad within Public Safety. John earned $73 in 2024.