New York City / Department of Correction / Community Associate

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Community Associate

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $35,197, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $168.6K
Role median: $35,197
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

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This role across New York City

Community Associate is held in 94 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $35,197 ranks #80 of 94.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$79,711 · 1

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$78,259 · 1

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$70,422 · 1

Office of Management & Budget

$69,921 · 1

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$69,431 · 1

Department of City Planning

$69,295 · 1

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Financial Information Services Agency

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$65,194 · 1

Civilian Complaint Review Board

$64,679 · 2

Teachers Retirement System

$63,949 · 5

District Attorney Richmond Cou

$63,587 · 113

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

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Administrative Director of Social Services 14
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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Warden-Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 31
Welder 10

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stephane Guerrier

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$44,628

Base pay: $36,482
Overtime: $8,120
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,628
Hire date: 2024-08-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,545
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 284.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,540

Stephane Guerrier is a Community Associate at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $44,628.

Bianca Melendez

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$38,310

Base pay: $38,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,310
Hire date: 2022-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,227
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,767.35

Bianca Melendez works as a Community Associate for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Bianca earned $38,310 in 2025.

Vanessa Leu

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$36,967

Base pay: $36,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,967
Hire date: 2022-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,227
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vanessa Leu is a Community Associate at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $36,967.

Taynika Baker

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$33,427

Base pay: $33,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,427
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,615
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,260

At Department of Correction, Taynika Baker serves as a Community Associate based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,427.

Shiromanie Chunnulal-Sookr

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$15,150

Base pay: $14,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,150
Hire date: 2025-02-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,545
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 630

At Department of Correction, Shiromanie Chunnulal-Sookr serves as a Community Associate based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,150.

Dionne Drakes

Community Associate/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$77

Base pay: $77
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,546
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,260

Dionne Drakes holds the role of Community Associate at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $77.