New York City / Department of Correction / Administrative Investigator

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Administrative Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

5 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $108,394, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $532.2K
Role median: $108,394
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

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This role across New York City

Administrative Investigator is held in 12 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $108,394 ranks #7 of 12.

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$202,433 · 1

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$150,211 · 1

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$136,606 · 3

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$136,202 · 1

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$126,722 · 3

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$104,459 · 2

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

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Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 34
Administrative Procurement Analyst-Non-Mgrl 11
Administrative Staff Analyst 46
Agency Attorney 56
Assistant Commissioner 18
Associate Correctional Counselor 50
Associate Staff Analyst 13
Auto Mechanic 21
Captain 655
Carpenter 14
Cashier 27
Chaplain 24
City Medical Specialist 14
City Research Scientist 39
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 50
College Aide 39
Community Coordinator 140
Computer Associate 10
Computer Specialist 13
Computer Systems Manager 20
Confidential Agency Investigator 29
Correction Officer 8,007
Correctional Standards Review Specialist 42
Deputy Commissioner 20
Director of Correctional Standards Review 27
Electrician 35
Electricians Helper 15
Executive Agency Counsel 25
Food Service Manager 10
High Pressure Plant Tender 10
Institutional Aide 15
Investigator 152
Legal Coordinator 37
Locksmith 12
Maintenance Worker 26
Motor Vehicle Operator 34
Oiler 36
Plumber 29
Plumber's Helper 21
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 83
Procurement Analyst 9
Program Specialist Correction 68
Recreation Director 12
Senior Stationary Engineer 11
Staff Analyst 15
Staff Nurse 10
Stationary Engineer 27
Steam Fitter 9
Summer College Intern 25
Summer Graduate Intern 11
Supervisor of Mechanics 15
Supervisor of Stock Workers 13
Thermostat Repairer 12
Warden 12
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Welder 10

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christina Falzon

Administrative Investigator/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$127,103

Base pay: $127,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,103
Hire date: 2006-08-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $131,078
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christina Falzon works as a Administrative Investigator for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Christina earned $127,103 in 2025.

Wileen Taveras

Administrative Investigator/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$117,630

Base pay: $115,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,654
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,630
Hire date: 2006-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,697
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Wileen Taveras serves as a Administrative Investigator based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,630.

Paula Dawson

Administrative Investigator/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$108,394

Base pay: $108,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,394
Hire date: 2006-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Paula Dawson works as a Administrative Investigator for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Paula earned $108,394 in 2025.

Mykel Isbell

Administrative Investigator/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$90,713

Base pay: $89,059
Overtime: $149
Other pay: $1,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,713
Hire date: 2004-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,922
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Mykel Isbell serves as a Administrative Investigator based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,713.

Cheryl Mitchner Kelley

Administrative Investigator/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$88,332

Base pay: $85,764
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $2,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,332
Hire date: 1992-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,694
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Cheryl Mitchner Kelley works as a Administrative Investigator for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. Cheryl earned $88,332 in 2025.