New York City / Department for the Aging / Administrative Director of Social Services

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Administrative Director of Social Services

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

8 employees hold this title in Department for the Aging. Median total compensation for the role is $139,204, above the department median of $77,957.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $139,204
Agency median: $77,957
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,500$248,699+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Administrative Director of Social Services is held in 12 New York City departments. In Department for the Aging, the median of $139,204 ranks #2 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement System

$160,356 · 1

Civilian Complaint Review Bd

$129,282 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$123,202 · 303

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$120,297 · 4

Department of Homeless Services

$119,333 · 183

Department of Correction

$116,205 · 14

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$113,451 · 149

Department of Education Administrative

$107,711 · 9

NYC Housing Authority

$101,571 · 2

Department of Youth & Community Development Services

$90,308 · 2

Department of Probation

$206 · 1

Median total compensation for the Administrative Director of Social Services role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ryan Murray

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$249,584

Base pay: $249,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $249,584
Hire date: 2023-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $257,914
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ryan Murray is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $249,584.

Jose Mercado

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$243,267

Base pay: $243,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $243,267
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $251,892
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jose Mercado holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $243,267.

Jocelyn Groden

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$201,345

Base pay: $200,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,345
Hire date: 2019-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $207,992
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department for the Aging, Jocelyn Groden serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $201,345.

Carolina Hoyos

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$151,818

Base pay: $151,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,818
Hire date: 2017-05-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,200
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

Carolina Hoyos holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $151,818.

Tobi Abramson

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$126,590

Base pay: $126,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,590
Hire date: 2016-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $131,078
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tobi Abramson holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $126,590.

Ignacio Silvestre

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$112,817

Base pay: $108,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,817
Hire date: 1999-04-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,871
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ignacio Silvestre is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $112,817.

Amma Asantewaa

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$41,828

Base pay: $41,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,828
Hire date: 2024-01-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,575
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 821.75

Amma Asantewaa is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department for the Aging based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $41,828.

Aurora Salamone

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department for the Aging

2025 total comp

$18,500

Base pay: -$4,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,500
Hire date: 1981-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $116,207
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 125
Regular Hours: 0

At Department for the Aging, Aurora Salamone serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $18,500.