To be a police officer in Boston

You can make more than $300,000 a year as more than 30 Boston police officers did last year. 509 other officers made more than $200,000, while the mayor was paid $199,000.

One example, 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.