Inspector General

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

29 employees hold this title in Department of Investigation. Median total compensation for the role is $170,430, above the department median of $80,282.

Employees: 29
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $170,430
Agency median: $80,282
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,470$220,844+

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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

Inspector General is held in 2 New York City departments. In Department of Investigation, the median of $170,430 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

NYC Housing Authority

$213,704 · 1

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

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Inspector General beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $170,430 ranks #1 of 2. See Inspector General across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Florida

$131,325 · 7

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Whitney Ferguson

Inspector General/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$58,982

Base pay: $58,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,982
Hire date: 2015-09-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $170,916
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 595

At Department of Investigation, Whitney Ferguson serves as a Inspector General based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,982.