New York · 2026 pay
How much do NYC Department of Correction employees make?
$173,551typical pay for full-year employees in 2026
$129,651 – $208,148what most people earned
Counting everyone paid during 2026, including part-year and seasonal workers, typical pay was $150,068.
NYC Office of Payroll Administration publishes pay by position without employee names, so there is no name search here.
Common jobs: Correction OfficerCaptainCommunity Coordinator
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How is pay spread across workers?
A year of pay for a lower-paid, typical and higher-paid worker (counting everyone paid), and the top earner, split into regular pay, overtime and extra pay.
$86,737
$150,229
$194,469
$445,272
Lower-paid workerearns more than 1 in 4 coworkers
Typical workerright in the middle
Higher-paid workerearns more than 3 in 4 coworkers
Highest paidone person
Regular payOvertimeExtra pay
Is pay going up?
Yes. Typical pay for full-year employees went from $116,411 in 2016 to $173,551 in 2026 (+49%).
What changed since 2025
- −1.4%Typical pay for full-year employees went down from $176,013 to $173,551.
- −2,5018,220 people were paid in 2026, compared with 10,721 in 2025.
- +49%Since 2016, typical pay for full-year employees has gone from $116,411 to $173,551, while the number of people paid went down from 13,923 to 8,220.
The agency updates it each fall, after the fiscal year ends June 30.
Pay slip · 2026
A typical worker's year
NYC Department of Correction
official data
2016–2026
| Regular pay | $104,073 |
|---|---|
| Overtime | $31,830 |
| Extra pay | $14,326 |
| Total for the year | $150,229 |
Average of the 411 workers in the middle of the pay range. Does not include benefits.
Matches the agency's latest release
Worth knowing about pay at Department of Correction
What stands out in the payroll data, checked against the rest of our data before it is shown.
- -0.7%
People paid by Department of Correction in both 2025 and 2026 saw their pay change by a typical -0.7%. Typical pay across everyone paid changed +15.2%, as people joined and left.
Usual among the 12 other police, sheriff and corrections employers of a similar size in our data: +6.0%.
Compares the same people in both years, so new hires and leavers do not move it. Overtime and hours worked count too.
- 31¢
Of every dollar Department of Correction paid in 2026, about 31 cents was overtime.
Usual among the 8 other police, sheriff and corrections employers of a similar size in our data: about 16 cents. Highest of 9.
The data shows what was paid, not why. Overtime is pay for hours beyond the regular schedule.
- Flat
Since 2016, total pay at Department of Correction stayed about the same while the number of people paid went down 41%.
Counts everyone paid during each year. Not adjusted for inflation.
Pay by job
Jobs held by 5 or more people in 2026. "Full-year" is typical pay for people employed all year (shown when 5 or more); "Everyone" includes part-year and seasonal workers.
| Job | People | Full-year | Everyone | Most earn | Since 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correction Officer | 5,605 | $180,359 | $160,899 | $109k – $195k | ▲ 16.6% |
| Captain | 540 | $230,827 | $216,129 | $165k – $260k | ▲ 7.1% |
| Community Coordinator | 171 | $75,997 | $66,855 | $38k – $79k | ▼ 3.0% |
| Investigator | 155 | $80,495 | $70,524 | $41k – $83k | ▲ 10.9% |
| Warden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 | 95 | $245,072 | $236,180 | $206k – $300k | ▲ 0.1% |
| *cook | 90 | $58,126 | $53,929 | $16k – $58k | ▲ 2.7% |
| Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor | 79 | $83,273 | $79,914 | $72k – $90k | ▲ 2.9% |
| Program Specialist Correction | 67 | $99,868 | $98,101 | $80k – $118k | ▲ 1.2% |
| Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag | 50 | $69,335 | $55,662 | $28k – $71k | ▼ 4.3% |
| Agency Attorney | 47 | $129,701 | $119,213 | $92k – $136k | ▲ 7.8% |
| City Research Scientist | 42 | $116,126 | $102,390 | $85k – $118k | ▼ 0.6% |
| Associate Correctional Counselor | 42 | $78,351 | $75,733 | $60k – $80k | ▲ 6.7% |
| Administrator Manager-Non-Mgrl | 41 | $100,721 | $99,092 | $91k – $107k | ▲ 0.5% |
| Correctional Standards Review Specialist | 40 | $94,075 | $88,168 | $82k – $101k | ▲ 8.3% |
| College Aide | 40 | – | $5,671 | $4k – $8k | ▲ 26.2% |
| Administrative Staff Analyst | 37 | $135,628 | $130,022 | $113k – $152k | ▲ 5.2% |
| Electrician | 35 | – | $205,407 | $163k – $236k | ▼ 4.1% |
| Confidential Agency Investigator | 34 | $114,323 | $111,571 | $105k – $131k | ▲ 1.0% |
| Oiler | 33 | – | $234,868 | $197k – $273k | ▼ 0.6% |
| Legal Coordinator | 33 | $69,429 | $57,450 | $44k – $78k | ▼ 4.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 32 | $97,432 | $85,913 | $63k – $111k | ▲ 12.5% |
| Summer College Intern | 31 | – | $3,572 | $1k – $5k | ▲ 30.9% |
| Cashier | 29 | $54,261 | $53,849 | $51k – $57k | ▲ 2.0% |
| Plumber | 25 | – | $193,625 | $167k – $229k | ▲ 6.7% |
| Executive Agency Counsel | 24 | $184,573 | $165,361 | $143k – $185k | ▲ 4.1% |
| Stationary Engineer | 23 | – | $301,413 | $223k – $347k | ▲ 2.9% |
| Director of Correctional Standards Review | 23 | $132,789 | $123,517 | $107k – $138k | ▼ 2.5% |
| Chaplain | 23 | $71,524 | $58,242 | $35k – $72k | ▲ 61.0% |
| Assistant Commissioner | 20 | $174,329 | $145,825 | $95k – $173k | ▼ 6.7% |
| Computer Systems Manager | 20 | $146,902 | $145,244 | $142k – $157k | ▲ 2.8% |
| *senior Cook | 20 | $69,367 | $67,981 | $65k – $71k | ▲ 4.8% |
| Warden-Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 | 19 | $176,577 | $176,572 | $169k – $215k | ▼ 10.7% |
| Maintenance Worker | 19 | – | $87,850 | $74k – $129k | ▼ 10.0% |
| Plumber's Helper | 17 | – | $146,267 | $96k – $164k | ▼ 3.7% |
| Auto Mechanic | 17 | – | $114,454 | $84k – $162k | ▼ 12.2% |
| Administrative Procurement Analyst-Non-Mgrl | 17 | $95,633 | $87,144 | $79k – $112k | ▼ 5.6% |
| Deputy Commissioner | 16 | $246,539 | $203,637 | $129k – $246k | ▲ 52.7% |
| Institutional Aide | 16 | $73,799 | $50,270 | $44k – $69k | ▼ 9.7% |
| Carpenter | 15 | – | $178,537 | $161k – $230k | ▼ 15.5% |
| Staff Analyst | 15 | $87,430 | $83,163 | $70k – $103k | ▲ 19.2% |
| Summer Graduate Intern | 15 | – | $1,108 | $1k – $5k | ▼ 63.5% |
| Thermostat Repairer | 14 | – | $235,406 | $211k – $265k | ▼ 2.9% |
| City Laborer | 14 | – | $135,517 | $103k – $178k | ▲ 26.5% |
| Computer Specialist | 14 | $122,441 | $121,484 | $115k – $127k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Supervisor of Stock Workers | 14 | $77,927 | $66,285 | $51k – $86k | ▲ 6.3% |
| Supervisor of Mechanics | 13 | $237,864 | $243,227 | $210k – $255k | ▲ 7.9% |
| High Pressure Plant Tender | 13 | – | $143,701 | $127k – $158k | ▼ 11.0% |
| Associate Staff Analyst | 13 | $107,236 | $99,446 | $95k – $119k | ▲ 5.7% |
| Electricians Helper | 12 | – | $130,711 | $117k – $145k | ▼ 2.0% |
| Administrative Director of Social Services | 12 | $129,541 | $129,596 | $117k – $132k | ▲ 3.5% |
| Staff Nurse | 12 | – | $101,673 | $87k – $118k | ▼ 6.4% |
| Recreation Director | 12 | $59,540 | $48,803 | $41k – $58k | ▲ 2.4% |
| Welder | 11 | – | $244,899 | $196k – $262k | ▼ 5.0% |
| City Medical Specialist | 11 | – | $143,386 | $137k – $164k | ▼ 23.2% |
| Warden | 10 | $235,869 | $242,130 | $224k – $265k | ▲ 3.3% |
| Steam Fitter | 10 | – | $229,869 | $175k – $248k | ▼ 8.8% |
| Associate Commissioner | 10 | $216,055 | $200,753 | $110k – $216k | ▼ 8.1% |
| Administrative Investigator | 10 | $120,435 | $120,435 | $99k – $139k | ▲ 11.1% |
| Food Service Manager | 10 | $91,556 | $82,096 | $58k – $93k | ▲ 9.4% |
| Stock Worker | 10 | $51,825 | $47,200 | $16k – $58k | ▲ 0.4% |
| Senior Stationary Engineer | 9 | – | $376,044 | $321k – $393k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Locksmith | 9 | – | $63,928 | $53k – $104k | ▼ 23.8% |
| Certified IT Administrator | 8 | $130,531 | $130,531 | $118k – $169k | ▼ 2.5% |
| Computer Associate | 8 | $92,292 | $88,462 | $84k – $132k | ▲ 0.4% |
| Licensed Barber | 8 | – | $42,064 | $11k – $49k | ▲ 62.9% |
| Social Worker | 8 | – | $33,956 | $12k – $70k | ▼ 20.5% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 7 | – | $226,432 | $202k – $302k | ▼ 9.0% |
| Bricklayer | 7 | – | $160,567 | $143k – $181k | ▼ 7.0% |
| Executive Program Specialist | 7 | – | $128,121 | $124k – $138k | ▲ 8.6% |
| Associate Investigator | 7 | $90,763 | $83,946 | $82k – $98k | ▲ 0.5% |
| Agency Attorney Interne | 7 | – | $37,184 | $27k – $53k | ▼ 47.6% |
| Automotive Service Worker | 7 | – | $32,241 | $27k – $35k | ▼ 8.6% |
| Painter | 6 | – | $179,056 | $146k – $233k | ▼ 2.9% |
| Steam Fitter's Helper | 5 | – | $163,297 | $120k – $216k | new |
| Administrative Project Manager | 5 | $141,740 | $141,740 | $116k – $148k | ▲ 7.3% |
| Roofer | 5 | – | $111,412 | $95k – $152k | ▼ 24.5% |
| Admin Community Relations Specialist | 5 | – | $96,687 | $74k – $107k | new |
| Management Auditor | 5 | $94,240 | $94,240 | $88k – $96k | ▲ 28.4% |
| IT Service Management Specialist | 5 | – | $81,929 | $82k – $82k | new |
| Recreation Supervisor | 5 | $74,055 | $74,055 | $67k – $76k | ▲ 7.3% |
| Dietitian | 5 | $69,996 | $69,996 | $69k – $74k | ▼ 14.0% |
| Public Health Sanitarian | 5 | – | $32,356 | $23k – $75k | new |
No jobs match.
How many people earn what
- Under $10k320
- $10k – $30k267
- $30k – $50k490
- $50k – $70k441
- $70k – $90k668
- $90k – $110k580
- $110k – $150k1,336
- $150k or more4,118
Includes part-time and seasonal workers, which is why many earn under $10k.
Highest paid at Department of Correction in 2026
- 1Ryan M WalshSenior Stationary Engineer$445,272▲ $75,770 vs 2025
- 2Robert J VenturaSupervisor of Mechanics$424,649▲ $8,577 vs 2025
- 3Gary A ClementeOiler$412,432▲ $36,544 vs 2025
- 4David JohnsonCorrection Officer$402,081▼ $5,271 vs 2025
- 5Robert J PreziosoSenior Stationary Engineer$399,782▼ $17,301 vs 2025
- 6Christopher A ClarkeSenior Stationary Engineer$393,484▲ $83,269 vs 2025
- 7Monday O OgbemudiaWarden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92$390,082▲ $9,356 vs 2025
- 8Kevin T Davies JrSenior Stationary Engineer$380,790▼ $38,397 vs 2025
- 9Mario JulienWarden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92$379,218▲ $306 vs 2025
- 10Xiomara L MaloneyWarden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92$377,160▼ $8,919 vs 2025
Common questions
How much does a NYC Department of Correction employee make?
Full-year employees were typically paid $173,551 in 2026; most earned between $129,651 and $208,148. Counting all 8,220 people paid during the year, typical pay was $150,068.
Who counts as a full-year employee?
"Employed all year" means the city's data shows an agency start date on or before July 1, an annual salary, and regular pay of at least 90% of that salary for the fiscal year (July to June).
Does this include benefits like health insurance or pension?
No. It is the pay people received: regular salary or wages (60.8% of all pay), overtime (30.7%) and extra pay such as allowances, longevity and severance (8.4%).
Where does this data come from, and when is it updated?
From NYC Office of Payroll Administration (nyc.gov). Our figures match the agency's latest release; the agency updates it each fall, after the fiscal year ends June 30.
"Typical pay" is the median: half earn more, half earn less. "Most earn" is the middle half of workers. "Employed all year" means the city's data shows an agency start date on or before July 1, an annual salary, and regular pay of at least 90% of that salary for the fiscal year (July to June). Hire and end dates are used only to work this out; we don't store or publish them. Figures are calculated by PublicPayData from the official dataset; 119 records with $0 or negative pay are left out. How we calculate this · Corrections & removals