Worcester police officers dominated the city’s top earners list in 2023, with 44 officers among the top 50. Former Police Chief Steven Sargent ranked third, earning $276,639, while Interim Chief Paul Saucier followed closely with $254,828. In contrast, firefighters barely cracked the top 100 earners, highlighting the significant salary disparity between the two public safety departments.
According to a Forbes Advisor study, the Worcester, MA-CT area ranks as the third-worst real estate market for renters in the country. With a low vacancy rate of 1.7% and a high median rent of $1,995, Worcester’s rental market has become highly competitive. The study cites a lack of affordable housing and high demand as contributing factors to the city’s housing crisis.
