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 168

Alvin Young

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,444

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,444
Hire date: 2001-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,073
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Alvin Young holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $1,444.

David Taylor

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,440

Base pay: $1,379
Overtime: $36
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,440
Hire date: 2011-12-22
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

David Taylor 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 $1,440.

Janiya Richards

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,439

Base pay: $838
Overtime: $172
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,439
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Janiya Richards serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $1,439.

Kris Mohamed

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,438

Base pay: $1,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,438
Hire date: 2023-10-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

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

Kris Mohamed holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,438.

Dana Daniels Jr

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,432

Base pay: $1,387
Overtime: $45
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,432
Hire date: 2023-10-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

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

Dana Daniels Jr is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,432.

Cherrelle Davis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,430

Base pay: $1,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,430
Hire date: 2008-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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

Cherrelle Davis is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,430.

Mercedes Urbaez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,428

Base pay: $1,271
Overtime: $156
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,428
Hire date: 2023-02-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

Mercedes Urbaez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,428.

Alana Lake

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,422

Base pay: $1,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,422
Hire date: 2009-08-27
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

Alana Lake is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,422.

David Adamczyk

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,419

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,419
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $60,355
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

David Adamczyk works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. David earned $1,419 in 2025.

Natalie Johnson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,412

Base pay: $1,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,412
Hire date: 2015-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $105,146
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Natalie Johnson is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,412.

Deshay Thomas

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,411

Base pay: $1,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,411
Hire date: 2018-01-08
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

Deshay Thomas is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,411.

Richie Barthold

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,409

Base pay: $277
Overtime: $139
Other pay: $993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,409
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,148
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Richie Barthold serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,409.

Tiffany Benjamin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,409

Base pay: $1,173
Overtime: $195
Other pay: $41
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,409
Hire date: 2021-12-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,412
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Tiffany Benjamin works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Tiffany earned $1,409 in 2025.

Tyrone Nicholls

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,398

Base pay: $1,131
Overtime: $250
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,398
Hire date: 2016-01-14
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

Tyrone Nicholls works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Tyrone earned $1,398 in 2025.

Adam Evans

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,396

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,396
Hire date: 2001-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,073
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Adam Evans holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,396.

Md Aual

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,395

Base pay: $1,253
Overtime: $118
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,395
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Md Aual serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $1,395.

Brendan Churbuck

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,395

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,395
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,148
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Brendan Churbuck is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,395.

Jennifer Bernard

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,383

Base pay: $1,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,383
Hire date: 2016-01-14
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

At Department of Correction, Jennifer Bernard serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,383.

Randle Smith

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,380

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,380
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,391
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Randle Smith works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Randle earned $1,380 in 2025.

Caron Dorvil

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,380

Base pay: $1,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,380
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

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

Caron Dorvil is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,380.

Jessica Gonzalez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,377

Base pay: $1,305
Overtime: $63
Other pay: $9
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,377
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Gonzalez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,377.

Howard Jacoff

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,376

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,376
Hire date: 1987-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,391
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Howard Jacoff is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,376.

Marie Mendes

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,374

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,374
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

Marie Mendes is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,374.

Felica Boykin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,373

Base pay: $1,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,373
Hire date: 1986-04-28
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

Felica Boykin is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,373.

Michael Astacio

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,367

Base pay: $1,062
Overtime: $230
Other pay: $76
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,367
Hire date: 2013-09-26
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

At Department of Correction, Michael Astacio serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,367.

Yiris Morales

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,366

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,366
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,166
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Yiris Morales serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,366.

Heiner Lee

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,361

Base pay: $1,131
Overtime: $210
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,361
Hire date: 2013-01-03
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

Heiner Lee 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 $1,361.

Molenaux Parker

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,360

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,360
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

Molenaux Parker works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Molenaux earned $1,360 in 2025.

Kevin Schlanger

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,360

Base pay: $1,027
Overtime: $35
Other pay: $297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,360
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Schlanger holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,360.

Erica Ortiz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,354

Base pay: $376
Overtime: $19
Other pay: $959
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,354
Hire date: 2008-11-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

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

Erica Ortiz is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,354.

Denise Williams

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,351

Base pay: $98
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,351
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Denise Williams is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,351.

Kia Williams

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,350

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,350
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $60,355
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Kia Williams serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $1,350.

Acasha Gordon

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,348

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,348
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,196
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Acasha Gordon holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,348.

Pedro Castro Busanet

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,347

Base pay: $901
Overtime: $440
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,347
Hire date: 2021-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,412
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Pedro Castro Busanet serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,347.

Crystal Cruz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,347

Base pay: $994
Overtime: $325
Other pay: $28
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,347
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

Crystal Cruz is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,347.

Paul Harrison

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,344

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,344
Hire date: 2005-06-02
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

Paul Harrison is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,344.

Jonathan Suarez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,344

Base pay: $738
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,344
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Jonathan Suarez serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $1,344.

Lucretia Walker

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,343

Base pay: $1,223
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,343
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Lucretia Walker is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,343.

Ruben Mota

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,343

Base pay: $556
Overtime: $235
Other pay: $552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,343
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Ruben Mota serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $1,343.

Sherri Davis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,342

Base pay: $1,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,342
Hire date: 2016-12-19
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

Sherri Davis works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Sherri earned $1,342 in 2025.