New York City / Department of Correction / Auto Mechanic

Job-title file

Auto Mechanic

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $97,829, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $97,829
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$8,267$154,931+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Auto Mechanic pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — about 28,420 people — is $57,760. Department of Correction pays a median base salary of $89,221 for this role, 54% above that figure — about the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Correction sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$34,740

$46,040

$57,760

$77,770

$94,320

Department of Correction median · $89,221

The bar is the range of annual wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Correction’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — about 704,640 people — is $50,620. Department of Correction’s median base salary is 76% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$34,660

$38,900

$50,620

$70,430

$81,790

Department of Correction median · $89,221

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 16 of 21 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Correction is $97,829, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Auto Mechanic is held in 11 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $97,829 ranks #9 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fire Department

$141,170 · 154

Department of Sanitation

$127,340 · 555

Community College (Kingsboro)

$126,022 · 2

Police Department

$117,016 · 183

Department of Environment Protection

$114,486 · 16

Department of Transportation

$110,318 · 89

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$104,921 · 4

Department of Parks & Recreation

$104,181 · 29

Community College (Queensboro)

$64,234 · 1

Community College (Bronx)

$741 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Auto Mechanic beyond New York City

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $124,247 ranks #1 of 4. See Auto Mechanic across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle

$115,565 · 45

City of Miami

$94,676 · 23

Maine

$9,656 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Auto Mechanicroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Khungie Jaggarsal

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$157,623

Base pay: $102,367
Overtime: $49,056
Other pay: $6,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,623
Hire date: 2015-09-08
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 633.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Khungie Jaggarsal serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,623.

Matthew Leone

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$150,894

Base pay: $102,367
Overtime: $44,740
Other pay: $3,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,894
Hire date: 2023-12-03
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 593.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

Matthew Leone is a Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $150,894.

Jason Palaguachi

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$149,679

Base pay: $89,340
Overtime: $54,818
Other pay: $5,521
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,679
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $359
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 819.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Jason Palaguachi serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,679.

Patricio Montero Jr

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$143,704

Base pay: $94,625
Overtime: $43,227
Other pay: $5,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,704
Hire date: 2022-03-21
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 612.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

Patricio Montero Jr is a Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,704.

Kevin Henry

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$142,039

Base pay: $88,425
Overtime: $48,038
Other pay: $5,576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,039
Hire date: 2023-04-24
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $359
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 718.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

Kevin Henry works as a Auto Mechanic for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Kevin earned $142,039 in 2025.

Rene Lopez

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$140,489

Base pay: $89,226
Overtime: $46,160
Other pay: $5,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,489
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $359
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 692.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Rene Lopez serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $140,489.

Pedro Cervantes Garci

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$139,786

Base pay: $93,911
Overtime: $42,184
Other pay: $3,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,786
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 619
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

Pedro Cervantes Garci holds the role of Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $139,786.

Sean Thompson

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$138,547

Base pay: $97,550
Overtime: $37,466
Other pay: $3,531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,547
Hire date: 2016-04-11
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 527.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

Sean Thompson is a Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $138,547.

Kyle Gibbons

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$130,404

Base pay: $89,217
Overtime: $36,099
Other pay: $5,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,404
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $359
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 542.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Kyle Gibbons serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $130,404.

Royston Cumberbatch

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$107,216

Base pay: $98,928
Overtime: $4,733
Other pay: $3,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,216
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 63.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Royston Cumberbatch serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,216.

Royce Cheong

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$97,829

Base pay: $85,033
Overtime: $9,452
Other pay: $3,344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,829
Hire date: 2024-03-11
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $347
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 151.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Royce Cheong serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,829.

Smith Raymond

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$95,758

Base pay: $87,946
Overtime: $2,445
Other pay: $5,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,758
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $347
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 38.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Correction, Smith Raymond serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,758.

Elvin Bhola

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$89,319

Base pay: $71,133
Overtime: $15,475
Other pay: $2,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,319
Hire date: 2018-12-31
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 208.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,445.72

Elvin Bhola works as a Auto Mechanic for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Elvin earned $89,319 in 2025.

Marc Mclaughlin

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$76,667

Base pay: $69,079
Overtime: $5,449
Other pay: $2,139
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,667
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $359
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 85.38
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,632

Marc Mclaughlin is a Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $76,667.

Joan Borbon

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$64,711

Base pay: $50,448
Overtime: $12,560
Other pay: $1,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,711
Hire date: 2022-04-11
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $348
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 185.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,160

Joan Borbon is a Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $64,711.

Jamel De La Cruz

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$44,223

Base pay: $37,925
Overtime: $5,349
Other pay: $949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,223
Hire date: 2021-12-13
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $403
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 80.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,200

Jamel De La Cruz holds the role of Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,223.

Paolo Piazza

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,801

Base pay: $3,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,801
Hire date: 2023-02-06
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $336
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 80

At Department of Correction, Paolo Piazza serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,801.

Michael Higgins

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$1,164

Base pay: -$1,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$1,164
Hire date: 2002-03-04
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $358
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Michael Higgins holds the role of Auto Mechanic at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was -$1,164.

Wojciech Sztukowski

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$2,529

Base pay: -$2,128
Overtime: -$348
Other pay: -$54
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,529
Hire date: 2015-08-03
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $358
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Wojciech Sztukowski serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled -$2,529.

Michael Murphy Jr

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$3,702

Base pay: -$5,064
Overtime: -$132
Other pay: $1,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$3,702
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $368
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Michael Murphy Jr serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled -$3,702.

Parshuran Ramlall

Auto Mechanic/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$8,267

Base pay: -$6,183
Overtime: -$1,858
Other pay: -$226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$8,267
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $368
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Parshuran Ramlall works as a Auto Mechanic for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Parshuran earned -$8,267 in 2025.