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 192

Gerard Hunter

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$127

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Gerard Hunter 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 $127.

Leonard Leslie Iii

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$125

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Leonard Leslie Iii 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 $125.

Olivia Taylor

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$125

Base pay: $123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125
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

Olivia Taylor works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Olivia earned $125 in 2025.

Amanda Valentin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$124

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124
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

Amanda Valentin works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Amanda earned $124 in 2025.

Dia Abdallah

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Dia Abdallah is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123.

Kenny Hadzovic

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2002-06-06
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

Kenny Hadzovic works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Manhattan. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Kenny earned $123 in 2025.

Nakisha Joseph

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: -$230
Overtime: $341
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $105,146
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 8
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Nakisha Joseph 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 $123.

Dejaurnelle Cid

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,463
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Dejaurnelle Cid holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $123.

Shauna Hughes

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Shauna Hughes is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123.

Jon Felz Ii

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$123

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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

Jon Felz Ii is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $123.

Taylor Rogers

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$122

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Taylor Rogers works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Taylor earned $122 in 2025.

Philippe Duval

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$121

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Philippe Duval is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $121.

Darryle Swindell Jr

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$121

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121
Hire date: 2008-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
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

Darryle Swindell Jr is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $121.

Franklin Taveras

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$121

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121
Hire date: 2011-05-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

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

Franklin Taveras works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Franklin earned $121 in 2025.

Antonio Burgess

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$120

Base pay: $120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120
Hire date: 2023-07-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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

Antonio Burgess holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $120.

Betsy Blanco

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$120

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Betsy Blanco is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $120.

Sharema Hill

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$120

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

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

Sharema Hill works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Sharema earned $120 in 2025.

Vincent Santangelo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$119

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119
Hire date: 2017-06-19
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

Vincent Santangelo is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $119.

Jason Jefferson

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$118

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,962
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Jason Jefferson works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Jason earned $118 in 2025.

Ulas Ozturk

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$118

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

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

At Department of Correction, Ulas Ozturk serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $118.

Nivea Lopez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$118

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118
Hire date: 1999-04-01
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

Nivea Lopez is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $118.

Noelia Beato

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$117

Base pay: -$0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117
Hire date: 2018-01-08
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

Noelia Beato 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 $117.

Gouvihoslyn Amparo

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$117

Base pay: $117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117
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

Gouvihoslyn Amparo is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $117.

Hermes Rodriguez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$116

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,330
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Hermes Rodriguez serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $116.

Kenneth Barnes

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$116

Base pay: -$470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116
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

At Department of Correction, Kenneth Barnes serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $116.

Fabian Perez

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$115

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,170
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Fabian Perez 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 $115.

Ryan Coyne

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$114

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114
Hire date: 2016-01-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,587
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Ryan Coyne serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $114.

Justin Omubo Dede

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$114

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114
Hire date: 2017-06-19
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

Justin Omubo Dede holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $114.

Jonathan Morales

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$112

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,463
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Jonathan Morales holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $112.

Beatrice Franklin

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$111

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111
Hire date: 2013-01-03
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

At Department of Correction, Beatrice Franklin serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $111.

Nia Thomas

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$109

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,330
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Nia Thomas works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Nia earned $109 in 2025.

Leshaunna Pierce

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$109

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,371
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Correction, Leshaunna Pierce serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $109.

Veronica Feliz

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$109

Base pay: $109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109
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

Veronica Feliz is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $109.

Regina Watkins

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$108

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108
Hire date: 2006-06-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

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, Regina Watkins serves as a Correction Officer based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $108.

Reyson Ogando Russell

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$107

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

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

Reyson Ogando Russell 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 $107.

Joseph Gatto

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$107

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107
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, Joseph Gatto serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $107.

Regina Daniels-Jacoff

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$107

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107
Hire date: 2001-10-11
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

Regina Daniels-Jacoff is a Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $107.

Tiffany Berry

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$106

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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, Tiffany Berry serves as a Correction Officer based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $106.

Miguel Contreras Mejia

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$106

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,463
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Miguel Contreras Mejia holds the role of Correction Officer at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $106.

Crystaline Ramos

Correction Officer/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$104

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,170
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Crystaline Ramos works as a Correction Officer for Department of Correction based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Crystaline earned $104 in 2025.