New York City / Department of Correction / Correction Officer

Job-title file

Correction Officer

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

8,007 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $137,946, above the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 8,007
Total payroll: $910.8M
Role median: $137,946
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$50,646$260,682+

How total compensation varies among the 8,007 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 153

Carla Tapia

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,090

Base pay: $3,914
Overtime: $157
Other pay: $19
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,090
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,635
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Carla Tapia works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Carla earned $4,090 in 2025.

Daryl White

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,090

Base pay: $3,151
Overtime: $860
Other pay: $80
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,090
Hire date: 2002-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Daryl White holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $4,090.

Charity Richardson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,083

Base pay: $2,679
Overtime: $518
Other pay: $886
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,083
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Charity Richardson serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,083.

Eugene Lewis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,080

Base pay: $2,508
Overtime: $1,400
Other pay: $172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,080
Hire date: 2002-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,065
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Eugene Lewis serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $4,080.

Dawin Rodriguez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,067

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,067
Hire date: 2013-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Dawin Rodriguez holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,067.

Kevin Serrano

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,067

Base pay: $3,977
Overtime: $289
Other pay: -$198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,067
Hire date: 2013-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Kevin Serrano serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,067.

Md Basher

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,056

Base pay: $4,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,056
Hire date: 2024-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,804
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 161.15

At Department of Correction, Md Basher serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $4,056.

Jose Ramos

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,034

Base pay: $2,844
Overtime: $1,105
Other pay: $86
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,034
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,635
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Jose Ramos holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,034.

Alfred Mealy

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,031

Base pay: $4,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,031
Hire date: 2011-05-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Alfred Mealy holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $4,031.

Quienten Mcqueen

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,022

Base pay: $3,350
Overtime: $560
Other pay: $112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,022
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Quienten Mcqueen works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Quienten earned $4,022 in 2025.

Shemeka Nash

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,011

Base pay: $3,873
Overtime: $29
Other pay: $109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,011
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shemeka Nash works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Shemeka earned $4,011 in 2025.

Shaquana Watson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,009

Base pay: $3,922
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $21
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,009
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shaquana Watson is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $4,009.

Heather Henry

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,007

Base pay: $3,964
Overtime: $2
Other pay: $40
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,007
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: BRONX
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Heather Henry works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Bronx. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Heather earned $4,007 in 2025.

Kenneth Simon

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,006

Base pay: $3,005
Overtime: $867
Other pay: $133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,006
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,635
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Kenneth Simon is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $4,006.

Kevin Holder

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,999

Base pay: $1,246
Overtime: $441
Other pay: $2,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,999
Hire date: 2001-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,065
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Kevin Holder works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Kevin earned $3,999 in 2025.

David Smith

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,994

Base pay: $3,805
Overtime: $87
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,994
Hire date: 2013-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

David Smith is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3,994.

Alvin Gallardo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,992

Base pay: $3,086
Overtime: $290
Other pay: $616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,992
Hire date: 2005-11-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Alvin Gallardo works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Alvin earned $3,992 in 2025.

Shaun Coleman

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,988

Base pay: $2,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,988
Hire date: 2005-11-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,065
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Shaun Coleman serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,988.

Sheila Sanchez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,976

Base pay: $2,560
Overtime: $1,384
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,976
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $66,272
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Sheila Sanchez serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,976.

Christian Salazar

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,973

Base pay: $2,959
Overtime: $943
Other pay: $71
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,973
Hire date: 2013-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Christian Salazar serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,973.

Julio Bueno Martinez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,956

Base pay: $2,757
Overtime: $1,170
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,956
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,635
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Julio Bueno Martinez holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $3,956.

Yamesha Rice

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,950

Base pay: $1,252
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $2,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,950
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Yamesha Rice holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,950.

Anthony Rivera

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,939

Base pay: $2,063
Overtime: $1,773
Other pay: $103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,939
Hire date: 2022-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Anthony Rivera is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $3,939.

Firas Menefah

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,937

Base pay: $4,353
Overtime: $434
Other pay: -$850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,937
Hire date: 2013-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Firas Menefah serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,937.

Latoya Clarke

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,927

Base pay: $2,264
Overtime: $439
Other pay: $1,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,927
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Latoya Clarke serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,927.

Satharon Ramsanie

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,913

Base pay: $2,900
Overtime: $997
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,913
Hire date: 2023-02-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,804
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Satharon Ramsanie serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,913.

Daniel Reid

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,910

Base pay: $1,920
Overtime: $579
Other pay: $1,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,910
Hire date: 2015-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,065
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Daniel Reid is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $3,910.

Noel Guzman

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,906

Base pay: $1,872
Overtime: $1,211
Other pay: $824
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,906
Hire date: 2021-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Noel Guzman serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $3,906.

Kevin Hatter

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,891

Base pay: $3,049
Overtime: $780
Other pay: $63
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,891
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Kevin Hatter is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $3,891.

Robert Billante

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,884

Base pay: $3,502
Overtime: $191
Other pay: $192
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,884
Hire date: 2009-08-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Robert Billante holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,884.

Rolande Charles

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,849

Base pay: $3,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,849
Hire date: 1997-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Rolande Charles holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $3,849.

Stacy Tenzie

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,844

Base pay: $3,805
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $15
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,844
Hire date: 2013-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Stacy Tenzie serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,844.

Greg Braska

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,842

Base pay: $3,592
Overtime: $73
Other pay: $177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,842
Hire date: 2012-04-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Greg Braska serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,842.

Kelvin Gil

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,821

Base pay: $1,345
Overtime: $808
Other pay: $1,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,821
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,380
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Kelvin Gil is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $3,821.

Ricardo Martinez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,806

Base pay: $2,757
Overtime: $914
Other pay: $135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,806
Hire date: 2013-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Ricardo Martinez holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,806.

Narindra Balram

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,805

Base pay: $3,668
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,805
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Narindra Balram works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Narindra earned $3,805 in 2025.

Elva Ruiz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,803

Base pay: $3,626
Overtime: $154
Other pay: $23
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,803
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Elva Ruiz works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Elva earned $3,803 in 2025.

Marcin Pikulinski

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,792

Base pay: $8,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$4,682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,792
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,590
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: -56

At Department of Correction, Marcin Pikulinski serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,792.

Rosalynn Paulino

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,785

Base pay: $3,734
Overtime: $9
Other pay: $42
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,785
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Rosalynn Paulino is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $3,785.

Andre Knight

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$3,779

Base pay: $3,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,779
Hire date: 2008-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: QUEENS
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,590
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 80

Andre Knight is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3,779.