New York City / Department of Investigation

Agency file

Department of Investigation

Source file: New York City — Citywide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Investigation provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 313 employees with median total compensation of $80,282; the highest distinct record was $287,151.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $27.5M
Employees: 313
Median total: $80,282
Highest record: $287,151

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$2,638$196,049+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 313 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,282) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $85,601 (97%)
Overtime — $1,260 (1%)
Other — $1,150 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$19,215

$57,433

$80,282

$120,862

$157,818

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $157,818 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $19,215. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Confidential Investigator

83 · $65,093

Special Investigator

67 · $88,810

Deputy Inspector General

36 · $123,453

Inspector General

29 · $170,430

Examining Attorney

19 · $115,545

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Olga Avram

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$80,116

Base pay: $80,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,116
Hire date: 2022-02-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $82,925
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Olga Avram is a Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $80,116.

Paola Contreras

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$80,022

Base pay: $78,559
Overtime: $1,202
Other pay: $261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,022
Hire date: 2022-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,344
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 25.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Paola Contreras is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $80,022.

Gregory Mangini

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$79,105

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $1,205
Other pay: $162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,105
Hire date: 2017-12-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 20.5
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gregory Mangini works as a Confidential Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Gregory earned $79,105 in 2025.

Patrick Mcgrath

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$79,046

Base pay: $78,562
Overtime: $447
Other pay: $37
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,046
Hire date: 2017-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Patrick Mcgrath serves as a Confidential Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,046.

Daniel Mcgahan

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$79,024

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $1,269
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,024
Hire date: 2023-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 28.5
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Daniel Mcgahan works as a Confidential Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Daniel earned $79,024 in 2025.

Ella Temis-Kijinyer

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$78,552

Base pay: $78,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,552
Hire date: 2000-12-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,277
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Ella Temis-Kijinyer serves as a Confidential Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,552.

Ian Spearman

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$78,008

Base pay: $77,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,008
Hire date: 2019-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,495
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ian Spearman holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,008.

Thomasina Griffin

Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$78,005

Base pay: $73,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,005
Hire date: 1987-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,597
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Thomasina Griffin works as a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. Thomasina earned $78,005 in 2025.

Edward Perry

Computer Associate/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,888

Base pay: $74,748
Overtime: $261
Other pay: $2,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,888
Hire date: 2019-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 5.5
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Edward Perry is a Computer Associate at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $77,888.

Jennifer Marsh

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,857

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $85
Other pay: $34
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,857
Hire date: 2017-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 2
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Marsh holds the role of Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $77,857.

Tatiana Hastings

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,787

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,787
Hire date: 2019-02-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Tatiana Hastings serves as a Confidential Investigator based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $77,787.

Brendan Purtell

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,787

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,787
Hire date: 2007-01-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brendan Purtell works as a Confidential Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Brendan earned $77,787 in 2025.

Rushelle Sharpe

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,755

Base pay: $77,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,755
Hire date: 2013-11-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,494
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rushelle Sharpe holds the role of Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,755.

Don Mcneil

Special Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,157

Base pay: $77,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,157
Hire date: 2002-12-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,893
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Don Mcneil is a Special Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $77,157.

Alix Hirsh

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$77,131

Base pay: $77,030
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,131
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 2.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Alix Hirsh serves as a Confidential Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,131.

Tiffany Ingraham

Deputy Inspector General/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$76,990

Base pay: $76,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,990
Hire date: 2009-04-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,160
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,750

At Department of Investigation, Tiffany Ingraham serves as a Deputy Inspector General based in Manhattan. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,990.

Emerita Ramos King

Secretary/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$76,556

Base pay: $70,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,556
Hire date: 2006-12-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,133
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Emerita Ramos King serves as a Secretary based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,556.

Heather Ross

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$76,306

Base pay: $76,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,306
Hire date: 2021-12-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,977
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Heather Ross holds the role of Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $76,306.

Parbattie Arjune

Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$76,027

Base pay: $73,172
Overtime: $1,008
Other pay: $1,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,027
Hire date: 1999-01-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,468
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 24.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Parbattie Arjune is a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $76,027.

Jing Ke Chen

Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$75,386

Base pay: $74,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,386
Hire date: 2022-08-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $75,879
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jing Ke Chen works as a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Jing earned $75,386 in 2025.

Mckenzie Dean

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$75,243

Base pay: $75,194
Overtime: $41
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,243
Hire date: 2023-03-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $77,860
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 1
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Investigation, Mckenzie Dean serves as a Confidential Investigator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,243.

Ivana Vidals

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$73,838

Base pay: $71,018
Overtime: $2,660
Other pay: $161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,838
Hire date: 2019-07-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,155
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 67.25
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ivana Vidals works as a Confidential Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Ivana earned $73,838 in 2025.

Crystal Bain

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$73,288

Base pay: $64,646
Overtime: $8,313
Other pay: $329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,288
Hire date: 2022-05-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $66,938
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 210
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Crystal Bain holds the role of Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,288.

Edward Pruette

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$72,894

Base pay: $71,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,894
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,443
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Edward Pruette holds the role of Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,894.

Christopher Coddington

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$72,562

Base pay: $71,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,562
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,443
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christopher Coddington works as a Confidential Investigator for Department of Investigation based in Ulster. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Christopher earned $72,562 in 2025.

Kimberly Bifulco

Staff Analyst/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$72,471

Base pay: $72,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,471
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,158
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kimberly Bifulco is a Staff Analyst at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $72,471.

Farhana Begum

Confidential Investigator/Department of Investigation

2025 total comp

$72,466

Base pay: $65,487
Overtime: $6,601
Other pay: $379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,466
Hire date: 2019-03-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,808
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 143
Payroll Number: 32
Regular Hours: 1,820

Farhana Begum is a Confidential Investigator at Department of Investigation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,466.