WORCESTER – The City of Worcester released its report on wages paid to city employees in 2025, showing 8,363 individuals received over $589 million last year. The 2024 report shows nearly $566 million paid to 8,162 employees.
City Manager Eric Batista earned the highest gross pay of city employees, $354,103, which includes his regular pay of $295,711 and $58,392 in salary adjustments or retroactive pay.
The second highest earner in city government in 2025 was Police Lieutenant Stanley Roy Jr., who earned $305,609, which includes 79,290 in detail assignment pay…