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 176

Viola Pugh

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$766

Base pay: $753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $766
Hire date: 2001-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
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

Viola Pugh is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $766.

James Laraque

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$764

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $764
Hire date: 2012-04-26
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

James Laraque is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $764.

Michael Giwa

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$763

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $763
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $763
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

Michael Giwa works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Michael earned $763 in 2025.

Christopher Sheridan

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$763

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $763
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $763
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $65,239
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Christopher Sheridan works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Christopher earned $763 in 2025.

Deanna Del Rio

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$761

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $761
Hire date: 2013-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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

Deanna Del Rio 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 $761.

Kamira Elie

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$761

Base pay: $313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $761
Hire date: 2014-05-08
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

Kamira Elie works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Kamira earned $761 in 2025.

John Mohammed

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$758

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $758
Hire date: 2001-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

John Mohammed is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $758.

Joel Bayley

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$758

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $758
Hire date: 1999-04-01
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

Joel Bayley works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Joel earned $758 in 2025.

Steve Burnett

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$758

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $758
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

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

Steve Burnett works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Steve earned $758 in 2025.

Damarcus Artis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$756

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $756
Hire date: 2004-12-16
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

Damarcus Artis holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $756.

Phyllis Barrett

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$756

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $756
Hire date: 1997-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,292
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Phyllis Barrett is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). 2025 total compensation came to $756.

Bridgette Ores

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$755

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $755
Hire date: 1996-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

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

Bridgette Ores works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Bridgette earned $755 in 2025.

Gihla O'Neal

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$754

Base pay: $741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $754
Hire date: 2001-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

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

Gihla O'Neal is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $754.

Caroline Fuentes

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$753

Base pay: $147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $753
Hire date: 2016-12-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

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

Caroline Fuentes works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Caroline earned $753 in 2025.

Kevin Braithwaite

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$751

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $751
Hire date: 2004-02-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Braithwaite works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Manhattan. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Kevin earned $751 in 2025.

Janusz Danielewicz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$750

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $750
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

Janusz Danielewicz holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $750.

Lloyd Peters

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$749

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $749
Hire date: 2014-10-30
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

Lloyd Peters holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $749.

Kerveins Garnier

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$749

Base pay: $685
Overtime: $54
Other pay: $9
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $749
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, Kerveins Garnier serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $749.

Racquel Anderson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$748

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $748
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,459
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Racquel Anderson serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $748.

Dorothy Ellis

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$745

Base pay: $716
Overtime: $25
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $745
Hire date: 2013-09-26
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

Dorothy Ellis 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 $745.

Jellika Naranjo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$745

Base pay: $665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $745
Hire date: 2016-12-19
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, Jellika Naranjo serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $745.

Melinda Reed

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$744

Base pay: $742
Overtime: $2
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $744
Hire date: 2022-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Melinda Reed is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $744.

Ramiro Rosado

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$742

Base pay: $742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $742
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

At Department of Correction, Ramiro Rosado serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $742.

Yohanmi Mena

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$741

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $741
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

Yohanmi Mena is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $741.

Marshall Rothman

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$739

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $739
Hire date: 2014-10-30
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

Marshall Rothman holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $739.

Anabel Paulino Tavarez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$739

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $739
Hire date: 2018-01-08
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

Anabel Paulino Tavarez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $739.

Sherae Johnson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$736

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $736
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Sherae Johnson 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 $736.

Shakeena Muhammad

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$735

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $735
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

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

Shakeena Muhammad works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Shakeena earned $735 in 2025.

Walter Lamb

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$734

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $734
Hire date: 2004-02-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Walter Lamb serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $734.

Magdalena Sokolowska

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$734

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $734
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,318
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Magdalena Sokolowska works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Magdalena earned $734 in 2025.

Enrique Valentin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$733

Base pay: $730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $733
Hire date: 2004-12-16
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

Enrique Valentin holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $733.

Jose Reynoso

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$730

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $730
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

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

Jose Reynoso holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $730.

Deborah Carter

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$730

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $730
Hire date: 2011-08-25
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, Deborah Carter serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $730.

Natasha Constance

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$729

Base pay: $642
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $729
Hire date: 2022-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Natasha Constance is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $729.

Delilah Douglass

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$727

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $727
Hire date: 2000-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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

Delilah Douglass works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Delilah earned $727 in 2025.

Clifford Michel

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$727

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $727
Hire date: 2006-11-09
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, Clifford Michel serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $727.

Fanes Jean

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$727

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $727
Hire date: 2017-06-19
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

Fanes Jean 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 $727.

Shaheed Vazquez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$727

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $727
Hire date: 2012-09-06
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

Shaheed Vazquez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $727.

Joshua Marzan

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$723

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $723
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

At Department of Correction, Joshua Marzan serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $723.

Guole Feng

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$723

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $723
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

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, Guole Feng serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $723.