New York City / Department of Education Administrative / City Research Scientist

Job-title file

City Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

29 employees hold this title in Department of Education Administrative. Median total compensation for the role is $83,140, above the department median of $70,024.

Employees: 29
Total payroll: $2.1M
Role median: $83,140
Agency median: $70,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,330$130,812+

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How total compensation varies among the 29 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.

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This role across New York City

City Research Scientist is held in 37 New York City departments. In Department of Education Administrative, the median of $83,140 ranks #27 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Technology & Innovation

$119,470 · 4

Fire Department

$114,565 · 17

District Attorney-Manhattan

$110,634 · 1

Department for the Aging

$109,954 · 5

Department of Business Service

$105,354 · 12

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$104,500 · 7

Bronx District Attorney

$104,415 · 9

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$104,082 · 8

NYC Department of Veterans' Services

$102,548 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$101,607 · 969

Department of Environment Protection

$101,363 · 123

Department of Correction

$100,697 · 39

Median total compensation for the City Research Scientist role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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City Research Scientist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $99,158 ranks #2 of 2. See City Research Scientist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$110,994 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable City Research Scientistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Selma Mustovic

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$135,619

Base pay: $132,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,619
Hire date: 2011-07-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,108
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Selma Mustovic holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $135,619.

Susanna Lesperance-Bank

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$127,035

Base pay: $126,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,035
Hire date: 2023-06-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,053
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Susanna Lesperance-Bank is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $127,035.

Charlene Chen

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$113,438

Base pay: $112,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,438
Hire date: 2021-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $116,270
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Charlene Chen serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,438.

Alena Antonowich

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$110,771

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $1,324
Other pay: $52
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,771
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 14.75
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alena Antonowich holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,771.

Tatiana Villanueva-Colm

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$109,396

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,396
Hire date: 2018-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tatiana Villanueva-Colm works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Tatiana earned $109,396 in 2025.

Kailyn Fox

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$102,722

Base pay: $99,686
Overtime: $572
Other pay: $2,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,722
Hire date: 2012-09-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,864
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10.25
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Kailyn Fox serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,722.

Timothy Dennehy

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$102,274

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $4,297
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,274
Hire date: 2023-06-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 64
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Timothy Dennehy is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $102,274.

Patrick Keyes

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$102,270

Base pay: $100,592
Overtime: $611
Other pay: $1,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,270
Hire date: 2019-05-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,799
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10.75
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Patrick Keyes serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,270.

Shayne Zaslow

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$99,729

Base pay: $99,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,729
Hire date: 2023-05-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,720
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Shayne Zaslow works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Shayne earned $99,729 in 2025.

Orinthea Sommersell

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$99,542

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,542
Hire date: 2015-03-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Orinthea Sommersell holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $99,542.

Emily Finkelstein

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$97,787

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,787
Hire date: 2023-08-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Emily Finkelstein works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Emily earned $97,787 in 2025.

Ernest Fatoke Osobukol

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$94,548

Base pay: $94,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,548
Hire date: 2024-08-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,575

At Department of Education Administrative, Ernest Fatoke Osobukol serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,548.

Romena Moore-Calliste

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$86,798

Base pay: $82,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,798
Hire date: 2006-08-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,078
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Romena Moore-Calliste works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Romena earned $86,798 in 2025.

Miryam Shemwell

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$85,334

Base pay: $85,032
Overtime: $175
Other pay: $128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,334
Hire date: 2023-10-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3.75
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Education Administrative, Miryam Shemwell serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,334.

Aurora Moraes

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$83,140

Base pay: $80,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,140
Hire date: 2022-12-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Aurora Moraes works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Aurora earned $83,140 in 2025.

Syed Haseeb Bukhari

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$82,264

Base pay: $81,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,264
Hire date: 2024-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,190

Syed Haseeb Bukhari is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $82,264.

Martin Gamboa

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$76,496

Base pay: $76,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,496
Hire date: 2024-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $102,720
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,400

Martin Gamboa works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Martin earned $76,496 in 2025.

Mohamad Fadhil

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$73,458

Base pay: $73,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,458
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $132,299
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 983

Mohamad Fadhil is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $73,458.

Rabia Tariq

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$73,269

Base pay: $73,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,269
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,403

Rabia Tariq is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $73,269.

Yuan Ginsberg

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$66,646

Base pay: $66,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,646
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,403

Yuan Ginsberg holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,646.

Claire Dewind

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$51,706

Base pay: $51,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,706
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 630

At Department of Education Administrative, Claire Dewind serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,706.

John Wu

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$37,377

Base pay: $37,284
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,377
Hire date: 2025-01-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1.75
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 693

John Wu is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $37,377.

Laura Hillebrand

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$31,117

Base pay: $31,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,117
Hire date: 2025-02-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 665

Laura Hillebrand works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Laura earned $31,117 in 2025.

Ganesh Kumar Murugandi

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$30,589

Base pay: $30,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,589
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,940
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 546

Ganesh Kumar Murugandi works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Ganesh earned $30,589 in 2025.

Jia Hu

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$28,288

Base pay: $28,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,288
Hire date: 2025-03-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 525

Jia Hu is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $28,288.

Gregory Smith

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$14,682

Base pay: $14,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,682
Hire date: 2025-04-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,160
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 280

Gregory Smith is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). 2025 total compensation came to $14,682.

Keertan Vinod Nayak

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$7,819

Base pay: $6,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,819
Hire date: 2024-04-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,981
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 140

Keertan Vinod Nayak is a City Research Scientist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $7,819.

Fhamida Keya

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$7,324

Base pay: $7,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,324
Hire date: 2025-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 119

At Department of Education Administrative, Fhamida Keya serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,324.

Auriluz Pacheco Mejia

City Research Scientist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$4,330

Base pay: $4,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,330
Hire date: 2025-06-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 70

Auriluz Pacheco Mejia works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Auriluz earned $4,330 in 2025.