Worcester’s 2024 city employee salary data reveals significant increases in total gross pay, particularly among city leadership and public safety officials.
Leading the list is City Manager Eric D. Batista, who earned a total gross pay of $332,289, including a base salary of $270,594 and additional compensation totaling $61,695. Batista’s pay increased by $18,566 from the previous year.
Police Captain Matthew D. D’Andrea was the second-highest earner, with total earnings of $300,477. His compensation included $146,395 in base pay, $62,609 in overtime, $57,888 in detail pay, and $33,586 in other payments—an increase of $52,411 from 2023.
Other top earners included Police Captains Aaron R. Theodoss ($294,675) and Christopher L. Curtis ($290,854). Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, who was the second-highest earner in 2023, ranked fifth in 2024 with total earnings of $287,434.
Overall, 98 city employees earned more than $200,000, with the Worcester Police Department prominently represented in the top 25 earners, each surpassing $253,000. Fire Chief Martin Dyer was also among the highest earners, bringing home $261,008, including $9,477 in additional compensation.
The city’s payroll expenditure increased by 6.3%, from $532 million in 2023 to $565.8 million in 2024. The data provides detailed insights into the city’s financial commitments and highlights the substantial earnings of its top officials.
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Explore the complete 2024 Worcester city employee payroll in the searchable table below, where you can look up detailed compensation data by name, job title, and other categories.
