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 179

Christina Dean

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$591

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $591
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $591
Hire date: 2011-05-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Christina Dean holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $591.

Joseph Pizzo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$590

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $590
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Pizzo works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Joseph earned $590 in 2025.

Raymond Crossland

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$588

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $588
Hire date: 2001-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Raymond Crossland serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $588.

Lenora Cook

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$584

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $584
Hire date: 2000-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: N

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, Lenora Cook serves as a Correction Officer based in Bronx. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $584.

Christian Forero

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$579

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $579
Hire date: 2013-05-16
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

Christian Forero 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 $579.

Rudy Moise

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$577

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $577
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,216
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Rudy Moise works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Rudy earned $577 in 2025.

Rhonda Stevens

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$576

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $576
Hire date: 1989-10-12
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

Rhonda Stevens works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years. Rhonda earned $576 in 2025.

Disnella Carcamo-Alier

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$571

Base pay: $569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $571
Hire date: 2010-12-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Disnella Carcamo-Alier holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $571.

Eladia Clark

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$570

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $570
Hire date: 2000-06-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

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

Eladia Clark holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $570.

Katrina Ganpatt

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$570

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $570
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Katrina Ganpatt works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Katrina earned $570 in 2025.

Stephen Dester

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$568

Base pay: $367
Overtime: $187
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $568
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

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

Stephen Dester is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $568.

Jamal Hodges

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$566

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $566
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Jamal Hodges 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 $566.

Terence Niles

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$566

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $566
Hire date: 1987-05-07
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

Terence Niles is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). 2025 total compensation came to $566.

Christine Morgan

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$560

Base pay: $557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $560
Hire date: 2005-06-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Morgan holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $560.

Desiree Timothy

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$560

Base pay: $557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $560
Hire date: 2015-08-06
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, Desiree Timothy serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $560.

Alexa Santiago

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$559

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $559
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: I

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, Alexa Santiago serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $559.

Mary Cunningham

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$556

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $556
Hire date: 2012-09-06
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

Mary Cunningham works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Mary earned $556 in 2025.

Leland Morrisey

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$555

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $555
Hire date: 2001-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Leland Morrisey is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $555.

Mario Requena

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$555

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $555
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

Mario Requena holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $555.

Tahiesha Hollington

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$555

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $555
Hire date: 2005-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

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

Tahiesha Hollington is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $555.

Ana Riano Rubio

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$554

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $554
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Ana Riano Rubio 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 $554.

Kisha Green

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$554

Base pay: $313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $554
Hire date: 2008-01-17
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

Kisha Green holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $554.

Marie Thompson-Thomas

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$553

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $553
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $553
Hire date: 2004-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Marie Thompson-Thomas 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 $553.

Claudashler Bonaventure

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$552

Base pay: $0
Overtime: -$12
Other pay: $565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $552
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,216
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Claudashler Bonaventure works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Claudashler earned $552 in 2025.

Kevin Daley

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$552

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $552
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

Kevin Daley holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $552.

Samantha Peace

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$548

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $548
Hire date: 2007-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
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

Samantha Peace works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Bronx. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Samantha earned $548 in 2025.

Stephanie Simms

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$548

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $548
Hire date: 1999-04-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Simms works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Stephanie earned $548 in 2025.

Barbara Engel

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$548

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $548
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Barbara Engel is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $548.

Michael Sparacio

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$542

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $542
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,344
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Michael Sparacio is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $542.

Charmain Thorne

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$540

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $540
Hire date: 1997-10-23
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

Charmain Thorne is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). 2025 total compensation came to $540.

Aaron Sherron

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$540

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $540
Hire date: 2001-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
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

Aaron Sherron holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $540.

Shahriar Chowdhury

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$539

Base pay: $528
Overtime: $10
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $539
Hire date: 2021-12-16
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, Shahriar Chowdhury serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $539.

Elaine Wilkins

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$538

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $538
Hire date: 2001-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

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

Elaine Wilkins is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $538.

Caitlin Berrios

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$537

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $537
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

Caitlin Berrios is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $537.

Lynne Stuart

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$535

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $535
Hire date: 2000-06-01
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

Lynne Stuart holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $535.

Gregory China

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$534

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $534
Hire date: 2000-12-07
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

At Department of Correction, Gregory China serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $534.

Mindaugas Maleckas

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$531

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $531
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Mindaugas Maleckas serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $531.

Richard Economos

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$530

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $530
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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

Richard Economos 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 $530.

Tonya Steele-Dowdell

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$530

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $530
Hire date: 2000-06-01
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

Tonya Steele-Dowdell works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Tonya earned $530 in 2025.

Jelf White

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$529

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $529
Hire date: 1991-04-04
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

At Department of Correction, Jelf White serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $529.