City of Buffalo / Police - Homicide Squad / Detective

Job-title file

Detective

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

30 employees hold this title in Police - Homicide Squad. Median total compensation for the role is $181,193, below the department median of $187,047.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $181,193
Agency median: $187,047
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$73$236,274+

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

How total compensation varies among the 30 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.

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This role across City of Buffalo

Detective is held in 16 City of Buffalo departments. In Police - Homicide Squad, the median of $181,193 ranks #3 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Casino Unit

$201,720 · 2

Police - Crime Scene Unit

$201,283 · 5

Police - Intelligence Unit

$159,408 · 7

Threat Management Unit

$151,223 · 4

Police-Gun Violence Unit (Gvu)

$145,888 · 7

Police D District

$138,110 · 7

Police E District

$136,778 · 6

Police - Chief of Detective Of

$133,295 · 18

Police C District

$130,624 · 8

Police - Sex Offense Squad

$126,129 · 18

Police B District

$123,072 · 7

Police a District

$115,412 · 6

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

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Detective beyond City of Buffalo

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In City of Buffalo, the median of $135,006 ranks #2 of 5. See Detective across all of City of Buffalo →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$153,489 · 86

City of Milwaukee

$110,529 · 295

City of Philadelphia

$35,533 · 722

City of Pittsburgh

$24,127 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Detectiveroles 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.