City of Buffalo / Water Service Center 1

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Water Service Center 1

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

The Water Service Center 1 operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2026, this agency had 29 employees with median total compensation of $54,163; the highest distinct record was $140,698.

Year: 2026
Employees: 29
Median total: $54,163
Highest record: $140,698

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$14,010$116,734+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 29 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,163) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $37,126 (63%)
Overtime — $11,729 (20%)
Other — $9,658 (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

$27,289

$34,216

$54,163

$70,182

$110,814

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,814 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,289. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Water Service Worker

8 · $33,987

Dispatcher

7 · $55,054

Heavy Equipment Operator Water

4 · $70,891

Assist Water Distribution Spr1

3 · $116,448

Water Service Inspector

2 · $57,319

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

Michael Wolasz

Water Distribution Superintend/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$140,698

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $66,844
Overtime: $53,703
Other pay: $20,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,698

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 158420

Michael Wolasz is a Water Distribution Superintend at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $140,698.

Thomas Cwik

Assist Water Distribution Spr1/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$116,734

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $63,610
Overtime: $39,397
Other pay: $13,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,734

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168144

Thomas Cwik is a Assist Water Distribution Spr1 at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $116,734.

Adam Anderson

Assist Water Distribution Spr1/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$116,448

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $62,135
Overtime: $36,179
Other pay: $18,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,448

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 167089

Adam Anderson works as a Assist Water Distribution Spr1 for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Adam earned $116,448 in 2026.

Brian Bruyere

Heavy Equipment Operator Water/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$110,814

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $51,526
Overtime: $47,537
Other pay: $11,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,814

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 164642

Brian Bruyere holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator Water at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,814.

Frank Sparacino

Assist Water Distribution Spr1/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$99,382

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $56,190
Overtime: $28,613
Other pay: $14,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,382

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173026

Frank Sparacino holds the role of Assist Water Distribution Spr1 at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,382.

Nicholas Macri

Heavy Equipment Operator Water/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$92,694

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $49,162
Overtime: $32,390
Other pay: $11,142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,694

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 167747

Nicholas Macri holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator Water at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,694.

Angenique Brown

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$75,556

Sub-department: STREETS & SANITATION
Base pay: $39,440
Overtime: $27,176
Other pay: $8,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,556

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175369

At Water Service Center 1, Angenique Brown serves as a Dispatcher within Streets & Sanitation. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.

Dawnette Leftwich

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$70,182

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,435
Overtime: $16,179
Other pay: $10,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,182

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172915

Dawnette Leftwich is a Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,182.

John Marinaccio

Chief Water Pollution Inspecto/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$60,560

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $48,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,560

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166415

John Marinaccio works as a Chief Water Pollution Inspecto for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. John earned $60,560 in 2026.

Deja Smith

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$57,917

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,964
Overtime: $4,248
Other pay: $9,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,917

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174533

Deja Smith holds the role of Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,917.

Nathan Anderson

Water Service Inspector/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$57,562

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $47,979
Overtime: $1,362
Other pay: $8,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,562

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174275

Nathan Anderson works as a Water Service Inspector for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Nathan earned $57,562 in 2026.

Aaron Schweitzer

Water Service Inspector/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$57,076

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $46,970
Overtime: $176
Other pay: $9,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,076

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174374

Aaron Schweitzer is a Water Service Inspector at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $57,076.

Austin Gurbacki

Stock Clerk/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$56,543

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $34,477
Overtime: $11,666
Other pay: $10,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,543

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175362

At Water Service Center 1, Austin Gurbacki serves as a Stock Clerk within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,543.

Rashimee Wilson

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$55,054

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,054
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,054

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173675

At Water Service Center 1, Rashimee Wilson serves as a Dispatcher within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,054.

Matthew Morse

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$54,163

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $33,443
Overtime: $14,722
Other pay: $5,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,163

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173253

Matthew Morse works as a Dispatcher for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Matthew earned $54,163 in 2026.

Cameron Lauricella

Heavy Equipment Operator Water/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$49,087

Sub-department: FRINGE BENEFITS
Base pay: $33,229
Overtime: $11,297
Other pay: $4,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,087

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176346

Cameron Lauricella holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator Water at Water Service Center 1 within Fringe Benefits. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,087.

Maia Re-Cicero

Account Clerk-Typist/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$46,876

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $35,018
Overtime: $927
Other pay: $10,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,876

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173263

Maia Re-Cicero holds the role of Account Clerk-Typist at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,876.

Michael Gugino

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$43,664

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $37,441
Overtime: $409
Other pay: $5,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,664

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175360

Michael Gugino is a Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $43,664.

Kevin Briggs

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$42,059

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $34,172
Overtime: $139
Other pay: $7,748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,059

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174032

Kevin Briggs works as a Water Service Worker for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Kevin earned $42,059 in 2026.

Christopher Roosevelt

Stock Clerk/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$41,810

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $27,518
Overtime: $177
Other pay: $14,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,810

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174231

At Water Service Center 1, Christopher Roosevelt serves as a Stock Clerk within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,810.

Phil Scott

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2024 total comp

$41,049

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $27,624
Overtime: $7,348
Other pay: $6,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,049

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174759

Phil Scott is a Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $41,049.

Aaron Frasier

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$36,382

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $29,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,382

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176087

Aaron Frasier works as a Water Service Worker for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Aaron earned $36,382 in 2026.

Rickey Stepney

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$34,216

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $34,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,216

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173695

Rickey Stepney is a Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $34,216.

Andre Frasier

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$33,758

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $33,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,758

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169027

Andre Frasier holds the role of Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,758.

Jeremy Hollis

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$33,613

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $33,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,613

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165755

Jeremy Hollis is a Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $33,613.

Patrick Mcmanus

Assist Water Distribution Spr1/Water Service Center 1

2024 total comp

$33,203

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,203

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 95780

Patrick Mcmanus works as a Assist Water Distribution Spr1 for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Patrick earned $33,203 in 2024.

Michael Gugino

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2024 total comp

$30,307

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $13,754
Overtime: $3,993
Other pay: $12,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,307

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175360

Michael Gugino is a Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,307.

Matthew Sperber

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$29,831

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $28,028
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $1,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,831

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176412

Matthew Sperber holds the role of Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,831.

Marvin Walker

Heavy Equipment Operator Water/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$27,289

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $11,581
Overtime: $9,885
Other pay: $5,823
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,289

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170535

Marvin Walker is a Heavy Equipment Operator Water at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $27,289.

Corey Rodgers

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$22,122

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $17,682
Overtime: $3,065
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,122

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176441

Corey Rodgers holds the role of Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,122.

Kevin Higgins

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$20,757

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $20,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,757

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176426

Kevin Higgins is a Water Service Worker at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $20,757.

Sean Natale

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2026 total comp

$14,010

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $12,531
Overtime: $819
Other pay: $660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,010

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176484

Sean Natale is a Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $14,010.

Estate Of Dennis Redfern

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2023 total comp

$13,597

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $121
Other pay: $13,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,597

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172401

Estate Of Dennis Redfern works as a Water Service Worker for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Estate earned $13,597 in 2023.

Joseph Genova

Heavy Equipment Operator Water/Water Service Center 1

2023 total comp

$10,439

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $888
Other pay: $9,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,439

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 51040

At Water Service Center 1, Joseph Genova serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator Water within Public Safety. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,439.

George Miller

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

2025 total comp

$7,669

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $7,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,669

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174233

At Water Service Center 1, George Miller serves as a Water Service Worker within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,669.

Michael Zmuda

Chief Water Pollution Inspecto/Water Service Center 1

2023 total comp

$5,641

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $325
Other pay: $5,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,641

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173070

Michael Zmuda works as a Chief Water Pollution Inspecto for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Michael earned $5,641 in 2023.

Catherine Sitarek

Stock Clerk/Water Service Center 1

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: 172082

Catherine Sitarek works as a Stock Clerk for Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. Catherine earned $4,000 in 2023.

Estate Of Ronald Mickles

Water Service Worker/Water Service Center 1

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: 174270

At Water Service Center 1, Estate Of Ronald Mickles serves as a Water Service Worker within Public Safety. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,000.

Thomas Huthmacher

Dispatcher/Water Service Center 1

2024 total comp

$1,385

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,385
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,385

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 66600

Thomas Huthmacher is a Dispatcher at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $1,385.

Anthony Leavy

Water Service Inspector/Water Service Center 1

2024 total comp

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

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174141

Anthony Leavy holds the role of Water Service Inspector at Water Service Center 1 within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.