New York Public Authorities / Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

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Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

Source file: New York State Public Authorities — Payroll (NYS Open Data) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2024, this agency had 1,661 employees with median total compensation of $66,772; the highest distinct record was $348,940.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $108.6M
Employees: 1,661
Median total: $66,772
Highest record: $348,940

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$135$139,560+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,661 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,772) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,642 (87%)
Overtime — $6,443 (10%)
Other — $2,325 (4%)
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

$16,221

$48,045

$66,772

$82,692

$105,236

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,236 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,221. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

527 · $63,860

104 · $50,419

95 · $69,029

66 · $71,332

62 · $100,278

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$85.9M —	1,714 —	$49,617 —
2018	$92.5M ▲ 7.6%	1,786 ▲ 4.2%	$52,877 ▲ 6.6%
2019	$93.4M ▲ 1.0%	1,774 ▼ 0.7%	$53,223 ▲ 0.7%
2020	$95.6M ▲ 2.4%	1,771 ▼ 0.2%	$54,238 ▲ 1.9%
2021	$92.3M ▼ 3.5%	1,684 ▼ 4.9%	$55,704 ▲ 2.7%
2022	$96.4M ▲ 4.5%	1,638 ▼ 2.7%	$59,304 ▲ 6.5%
2023	$103.4M ▲ 7.3%	1,678 ▲ 2.4%	$64,694 ▲ 9.1%
2024	$108.6M ▲ 5.0%	1,661 ▼ 1.0%	$66,772 ▲ 3.2%

Record list

Employees

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Wayne Malczewski

Metrolink Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$18,915

Sub-department: Paratransit
Base pay: $14,924
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $3,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,915
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $14,924
Extra Pay: $3,927
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Wayne Malczewski is a Metrolink Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Paratransit. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $18,915.

Gordon Jaeckle Jr

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$18,912

Sub-department: Babcock Station
Base pay: $18,795
Overtime: $117
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,912
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,795
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gordon Jaeckle Jr holds the role of Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Babcock Station. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $18,912.

David Chihanick

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$18,878

Sub-department: South Park Station
Base pay: $17,628
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,878
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,628
Extra Pay: $1,200
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, David Chihanick serves as a Operator within South Park Station. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $18,878.

Aurea Toro

Temporary Part Time/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,815

Sub-department: Nfta Dedicated Personnel
Base pay: $18,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,815
Employment type: Part-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,815
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Aurea Toro works as a Temporary Part Time for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Nfta Dedicated Personnel. Their status is part-time. Aurea earned $18,815 in 2024.

Paul Reimondo

Specialist/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,811

Sub-department: Babcock Garage
Base pay: $16,935
Overtime: $89
Other pay: $1,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,811
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $16,935
Extra Pay: $1,787
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Paul Reimondo works as a Specialist for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Babcock Garage. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $18,811 in 2023.

Kenneth Kuhn Jr.

Metrolink Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,794

Sub-department: Paratransit
Base pay: $18,627
Overtime: $168
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,794
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,627
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Kenneth Kuhn Jr. is a Metrolink Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Paratransit. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $18,794.

Connell Sharp

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$18,722

Sub-department: Cold Springs Station
Base pay: $11,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,722
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $11,138
Extra Pay: $7,584
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Connell Sharp is a Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Cold Springs Station. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $18,722.

Denise Drews

Receptionist/File Clerk/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,605

Sub-department: Central Services
Base pay: $18,549
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,605
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,549
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Denise Drews holds the role of Receptionist/File Clerk at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Central Services. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,605.

Grayson Jones

Temporary Landscaper/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,535

Sub-department: Landing Area
Base pay: $18,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,535
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,535
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Grayson Jones is a Temporary Landscaper at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Landing Area. They work part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $18,535.

Asante Uhuru

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$18,529

Sub-department: Babcock Station
Base pay: $18,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,529
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,329
Extra Pay: $200
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Asante Uhuru works as a Operator for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Babcock Station. Their status is full-time. Asante earned $18,529 in 2021.

Michael Overbeck

Aviation Custodian II/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,521

Sub-department: Terminal Building
Base pay: $18,091
Overtime: $362
Other pay: $68
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,091
Extra Pay: $68
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Overbeck works as a Aviation Custodian II for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Terminal Building. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $18,521 in 2023.

Benjamin Mccullough

Custodian II/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$18,468

Sub-department: Administrative and General
Base pay: $13,549
Overtime: $574
Other pay: $4,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,468
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $13,549
Extra Pay: $4,345
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Benjamin Mccullough holds the role of Custodian II at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Administrative and General. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $18,468.

Michelle Acosta

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,413

Sub-department: Frontier Station
Base pay: $17,673
Overtime: $740
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,413
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,673
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Michelle Acosta serves as a Operator within Frontier Station. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,413.

Gary Pane

Consultant/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,413

Sub-department: Construction
Base pay: $18,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,413
Employment type: Part-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,413
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gary Pane holds the role of Consultant at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Construction. Their status is part-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,413.

Alexis Tate

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,391

Sub-department: Frontier Station
Base pay: $16,832
Overtime: $234
Other pay: $1,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,391
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $16,832
Extra Pay: $1,325
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Alexis Tate is a Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Frontier Station. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $18,391.

Roman Ramirez

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$18,369

Sub-department: Frontier Station
Base pay: $18,018
Overtime: $351
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,369
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $18,018
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Roman Ramirez serves as a Operator within Frontier Station. They work full-time. Their 2017 pay totaled $18,369.

John Hoffman

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$18,275

Sub-department: Frontier Station
Base pay: $17,813
Overtime: $162
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,275
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,813
Extra Pay: $300
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

John Hoffman is a Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Frontier Station. They work full-time. 2018 total compensation came to $18,275.

Ashanti Little

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,248

Sub-department: Babcock Station
Base pay: $17,585
Overtime: $663
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,248
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,585
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Ashanti Little serves as a Operator within Babcock Station. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,248.

Jessica Todorov

Administrative Assistant/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$18,244

Sub-department: Government Affairs
Base pay: $16,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,895
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,244
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $16,350
Extra Pay: $1,895
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jessica Todorov holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Government Affairs. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $18,244.

Barbara Hanley

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$18,244

Sub-department: South Park Station
Base pay: $11,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,244
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $11,935
Extra Pay: $6,309
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Barbara Hanley serves as a Operator within South Park Station. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,244.

Ricky Rodriguez

Metrolink Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$18,064

Sub-department: Paratransit
Base pay: $17,509
Overtime: $556
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,064
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,509
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Ricky Rodriguez serves as a Metrolink Operator within Paratransit. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $18,064.

Eric Svenson

Data Analyst/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$18,044

Sub-department: Nfta Dedicated Personnel
Base pay: $16,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,044
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $16,689
Extra Pay: $1,355
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Eric Svenson is a Data Analyst at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Nfta Dedicated Personnel. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $18,044.

Nayelis Gonzalez

Customer Care Sp-Bilingual/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$18,035

Sub-department: Customer Service
Base pay: $17,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,035
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,815
Extra Pay: $221
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Nayelis Gonzalez serves as a Customer Care Sp-Bilingual within Customer Service. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $18,035.

Joseph Szymanski

Mechanic A/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$17,976

Sub-department: Shops
Base pay: $17,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,976
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,676
Extra Pay: $300
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Szymanski works as a Mechanic A for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Shops. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $17,976 in 2022.

Nathan Ritzenthaler

Specialist/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$17,861

Sub-department: Rail Maintenance
Base pay: $17,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,861
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,761
Extra Pay: $100
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Nathan Ritzenthaler holds the role of Specialist at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Rail Maintenance. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $17,861.

Rita Verso

Metro Fare Inspector/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$17,805

Sub-department: Rail Ticket Inspectors
Base pay: $16,524
Overtime: $81
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,805
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $16,524
Extra Pay: $1,200
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Rita Verso holds the role of Metro Fare Inspector at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Rail Ticket Inspectors. Their status is full-time. In 2017, their total compensation was $17,805.

Shaquille Edmond

Metrolink Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$17,732

Sub-department: Paratransit
Base pay: $17,148
Overtime: $584
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,732
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,148
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Shaquille Edmond is a Metrolink Operator at Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Paratransit. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $17,732.

David Krzemien

Detective/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$17,716

Sub-department: Transit Police
Base pay: $4,483
Overtime: $2,267
Other pay: $10,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,716
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $4,483
Extra Pay: $10,965
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

David Krzemien works as a Detective for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Transit Police. Their status is full-time. David earned $17,716 in 2019.

Maria Peterson

Office Clerk A/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$17,613

Sub-department: Customer Service
Base pay: $15,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,613
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $15,170
Extra Pay: $2,444
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Maria Peterson works as a Office Clerk A for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority within Customer Service. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $17,613 in 2020.

Travis White

Operator/Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$17,588

Sub-department: Frontier Station
Base pay: $17,323
Overtime: $266
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,588
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $17,323
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Travis White serves as a Operator within Frontier Station. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $17,588.