30 Boston officers made more than $300,000 in 2020

 

With spending on police in the spotlight, more than 30 Boston officers made more than $300,000 in 2020

Amid sustained calls for police reform, marches demanding an end to systemic racism, and an uptick in street violence, more than 30 Boston police officers made more than $300,000 last year thanks in part to overtime earnings that yet again exceeded what the city had budgeted for the year. By contrast, the mayor makes $199,000. Continue reading →

 

 

Sean P. Smith, a lieutenant, was the top earner in the department, pulling in $124,000 in overtime on top of his $145,000 in base pay. He also collected roughly $45,000 in detail pay, which is accrued separately from overtime; $36,000 in educational benefits; and $13,000 in “other” pay, according to city records.

All told, Smith made $365,000. (Taxpayers don’t directly pay for details, although developers and utilities do pass on those costs to consumers.)

Smith was followed on the list by Waiman Lee, a detective who made $360,000. His base pay was $108,000 and he earned $96,000 in overtime. The third-highest earner in the department John M. Brown, a sergeant detective who made $345,000. Brown’s base pay was $132,000 and he made $155,000 in overtime.

 

 

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