Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Jail
Agency file
The Jail runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 723 employees with median total compensation of $83,172; the highest distinct record was $251,768.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 723 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,172) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,363 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $15,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 6
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Jennifer A. Wain works as a Correctional Officer for Jail. Their hire date on record is 8/1/1999. Jennifer earned $106,943 in 2023.
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Demetrius Thomas holds the role of Correctional Officer at Jail. Their hire date on record is 6/23/1997. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,817.
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Michael E Carr is a Correctional Officer at Jail. Records show a hire date of 4/1/2007. 2025 total compensation came to $106,614.
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At Jail, Anthony J Olick serves as a Correctional Officer. Records show a hire date of 12/9/2019. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,503.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Dimero L. Dixon is a Correctional Officer at Jail. Records show a hire date of 9/11/2023. 2025 total compensation came to $106,351.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Brett M Amrhein works as a Correctional Officer for Jail. Their hire date on record is 12/27/2015. Brett earned $106,220 in 2025.
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At Jail, William J Kress serves as a Correctional Officer. Records show a hire date of 4/10/2011. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,805.
Sergeant/Jail
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Justin Villella-Casagrande works as a Sergeant for Jail. Their hire date on record is 7/5/2022. Justin earned $105,685 in 2025.
Sergeant/Jail
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At Jail, Jason T Kozlowski serves as a Sergeant. Records show a hire date of 9/21/2014. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,555.
Director of Nursing/Jail
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At Jail, Holly A. Hall serves as a Director of Nursing. Records show a hire date of 9/16/2024. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,605.
Captain/Jail
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Jamie L Merlino is a Captain at Jail. Records show a hire date of 10/10/2010. 2025 total compensation came to $104,572.
Captain/Jail
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At Jail, Mathew S Olean serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 1/12/2014. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,572.
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At Jail, Kenneth A Wiseman serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 1/22/2019. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,447.
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Ronald E Gross holds the role of Captain at Jail. Their hire date on record is 2/22/2015. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,447.
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Bryan M Joseph holds the role of Captain at Jail. Their hire date on record is 7/22/2019. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,447.
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At Jail, Jonathan D. Piendel serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 3/5/2006. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,447.
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At Jail, Gerald C. Roundtree serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 8/14/2023. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,447.
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Michael D Terry works as a Captain for Jail. Their hire date on record is 1/25/2016. Michael earned $104,447 in 2025.
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Tyrus J. Winstead is a Captain at Jail. Records show a hire date of 6/10/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $104,447.
Sergeant/Jail
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Christopher Radaci works as a Sergeant for Jail. Their hire date on record is 5/4/2014. Christopher earned $104,420 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Ryan H Kopcho holds the role of Correctional Officer at Jail. Their hire date on record is 5/29/2016. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,389.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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David E Camara works as a Correctional Officer for Jail. Their hire date on record is 5/29/2016. David earned $104,304 in 2025.
Deputy Health Services Administrative/Jail
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At Jail, Debbie L. Scovill serves as a Deputy Health Services Administrative. Records show a hire date of 4/1/2024. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,276.
Deputy Health Services Administrative/Jail
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At Jail, Amy L Shaw serves as a Deputy Health Services Administrative. Records show a hire date of 11/7/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,276.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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At Jail, Ardella A. James serves as a Correctional Officer. Records show a hire date of 10/16/2005. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,162.
Sergeant/Jail
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Michael H Besselman is a Sergeant at Jail. Records show a hire date of 11/25/2018. 2025 total compensation came to $104,109.
Captain/Jail
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At Jail, Ivan Milicevic serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 11/6/2011. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,045.
Captain/Jail
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At Jail, Gerald M Crum serves as a Captain. Records show a hire date of 1/18/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,644.
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Jayvon A Davis is a Captain at Jail. Records show a hire date of 3/30/2008. 2025 total compensation came to $103,644.
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Kristopher A. Decker works as a Captain for Jail. Their hire date on record is 9/11/2023. Kristopher earned $103,644 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Felica L Knight holds the role of Correctional Officer at Jail. Their hire date on record is 8/24/2014. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,605.
Sergeant/Jail
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Kevin Costello is a Sergeant at Jail. Records show a hire date of 2/3/2008. 2025 total compensation came to $103,467.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Shane M Cawley is a Correctional Officer at Jail. Records show a hire date of 8/6/2017. 2025 total compensation came to $103,378.
Captain/Jail
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Josh L. Noullet is a Captain at Jail. Records show a hire date of 1/17/2010. 2025 total compensation came to $103,242.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Dustin T Brothers is a Correctional Officer at Jail. Records show a hire date of 1/4/2021. 2025 total compensation came to $103,184.
Sergeant/Jail
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Mark A Falcone is a Sergeant at Jail. Records show a hire date of 9/21/2014. 2025 total compensation came to $103,064.
Manager/Jail
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Jamie L Brickley works as a Manager for Jail. Their hire date on record is 2/18/2018. Jamie earned $102,997 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Richard W. Gold works as a Correctional Officer for Jail. Their hire date on record is 5/12/1998. Richard earned $102,941 in 2025.
Captain/Jail
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Lee J. Estock is a Captain at Jail. Records show a hire date of 8/14/2023. 2024 total compensation came to $102,880.
Correctional Officer/Jail
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Daniel A Palmiere is a Correctional Officer at Jail. Records show a hire date of 12/16/2019. 2025 total compensation came to $102,519.