New York City / Department of Correction / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

39 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $100,697, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $100,697
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$8$134,771+

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How total compensation varies among the 39 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

City Research Scientist is held in 37 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $100,697 ranks #12 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Technology & Innovation

$119,470 · 4

Fire Department

$114,565 · 17

District Attorney-Manhattan

$110,634 · 1

Department for the Aging

$109,954 · 5

Department of Business Service

$105,354 · 12

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$104,500 · 7

Bronx District Attorney

$104,415 · 9

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$104,082 · 8

NYC Department of Veterans' Services

$102,548 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$101,607 · 969

Department of Environment Protection

$101,363 · 123

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$100,309 · 81

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

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City Research Scientist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $99,158 ranks #2 of 2. See City Research Scientist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$110,994 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable City Research Scientistroles 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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Julia Szendro

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$114,088

Base pay: $113,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,088
Hire date: 2018-10-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,043
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Julia Szendro is a City Research Scientist at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $114,088.

Sara Thompson

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$113,575

Base pay: $113,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,575
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $116,982
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sara Thompson is a City Research Scientist at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $113,575.

Jamela Cuffy

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$112,063

Base pay: $111,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,063
Hire date: 2018-02-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jamela Cuffy works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Jamela earned $112,063 in 2025.

Elisha Thompson

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$111,776

Base pay: $111,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,776
Hire date: 2021-07-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Elisha Thompson holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $111,776.

Fahima Rashid

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$111,549

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,549
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Fahima Rashid holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,549.

Mahroo Ehsani

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$110,690

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,690
Hire date: 2023-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Mahroo Ehsani works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Mahroo earned $110,690 in 2025.

Peishan Liu

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$110,593

Base pay: $110,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,593
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,309
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Peishan Liu serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $110,593.

Alexa Mincey

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$109,915

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,915
Hire date: 2022-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alexa Mincey works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Alexa earned $109,915 in 2025.

Marvin Aliaga

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$109,396

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,396
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Marvin Aliaga serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,396.

Chaoyi Lu

City Research Scientist/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$108,100

Base pay: $108,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,100
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Chaoyi Lu is a City Research Scientist at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $108,100.