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 171

Salvatore Festa

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,122

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,122
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

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

Salvatore Festa is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,122.

Mohammad Ali

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,119

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,119
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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, Mohammad Ali serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,119.

Dwayne James

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,118

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,118
Hire date: 2012-09-06
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, Dwayne James serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,118.

Yesenia Robles-Farley

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,115

Base pay: $339
Overtime: $4
Other pay: $773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,115
Hire date: 2017-06-22
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

Yesenia Robles-Farley is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,115.

Sergey Nazarov

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,109

Base pay: $1,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,109
Hire date: 2017-06-19
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

Sergey Nazarov works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Sergey earned $1,109 in 2025.

Psymon Rotachev

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,109

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,109
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,678
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Psymon Rotachev is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,109.

Rena Watts

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,108

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,108
Hire date: 1987-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Rena Watts holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,108.

Mary Witter

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,104

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,104
Hire date: 1990-03-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Mary Witter is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,104.

Tanya Wright

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,099

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,099
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,099
Hire date: 2001-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

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

Tanya Wright works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Tanya earned $1,099 in 2025.

David Medina

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,099

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,099
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,099
Hire date: 2011-12-22
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

David Medina is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,099.

Regina Bolden

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,095

Base pay: $1,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,095
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

Regina Bolden holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,095.

Christine Frank

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,093

Base pay: $1,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,093
Hire date: 2006-06-29
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, Christine Frank serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,093.

Lancedale Calderon

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,092

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,092
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,678
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Lancedale Calderon serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,092.

Kevin Boucaud

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,089

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,089
Hire date: 2002-06-06
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

Kevin Boucaud works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Kevin earned $1,089 in 2025.

Kurt Jackson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,087

Base pay: $310
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,087
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
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

Kurt Jackson holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $1,087.

Eric Velez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,086

Base pay: $1,070
Overtime: $9
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,086
Hire date: 2016-12-19
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

Eric Velez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,086.

Christopher West

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,080

Base pay: $1,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,080
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

Christopher West is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,080.

Derrick Louis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,078

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,078
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,078
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Derrick Louis is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,078.

Alex Johnson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,077

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,077
Hire date: 2013-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Alex Johnson 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 $1,077.

Brittany Romero

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,076

Base pay: $808
Overtime: $241
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,076
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Romero is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $1,076.

Wendy Cooper

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,076

Base pay: $1,005
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $21
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,076
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
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

Wendy Cooper is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,076.

Marc Pollock

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,075

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,075
Hire date: 2006-06-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
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

Marc Pollock holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $1,075.

Kadajah Sims

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,074

Base pay: $995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $79
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,074
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

At Department of Correction, Kadajah Sims serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,074.

Ransford Smith

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,073

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,073
Hire date: 2019-02-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,695
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Ransford Smith holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,073.

Nicholas Marino

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,072

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,072
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,072
Hire date: 1990-03-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Marino holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $1,072.

Lajoya Lane

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,062

Base pay: $1,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,062
Hire date: 2016-06-27
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

Lajoya Lane is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,062.

Kathee Coger

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,062

Base pay: $982
Overtime: $63
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,062
Hire date: 1990-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

Kathee Coger holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,062.

Joudy Metelus

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,060

Base pay: $951
Overtime: $102
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,060
Hire date: 2022-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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, Joudy Metelus serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,060.

Harry Torres

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,055

Base pay: $1,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,055
Hire date: 2011-05-26
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, Harry Torres serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,055.

Frank Post

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,054

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,054
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,054
Hire date: 1990-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Frank Post holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,054.

Kreshnik Murati

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,054

Base pay: $971
Overtime: $77
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,054
Hire date: 2022-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Kreshnik Murati works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Kreshnik earned $1,054 in 2025.

Krystal Velasquez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,053

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,053
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

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

Krystal Velasquez works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Krystal earned $1,053 in 2025.

Renee Saundres-Harris

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,051

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,051
Hire date: 1987-05-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Renee Saundres-Harris holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $1,051.

Jacy Taylor

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,051

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,051
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Jacy Taylor works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Jacy earned $1,051 in 2025.

Pablo Aguero

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,048

Base pay: $1,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,048
Hire date: 2025-06-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 40

At Department of Correction, Pablo Aguero serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,048.

Gyarnte Bee

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,047

Base pay: $229
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,047
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,186
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Gyarnte Bee is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,047.

Jennifer Price

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,047

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,047
Hire date: 2008-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Price holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,047.

Nika Gojcaj

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,036

Base pay: $912
Overtime: $165
Other pay: -$40
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,036
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,186
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Nika Gojcaj 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 $1,036.

Randy Grant

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,036

Base pay: $596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,036
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
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

At Department of Correction, Randy Grant serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,036.

Antoinne Branch

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,034

Base pay: $1,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,034
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, Antoinne Branch serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,034.