New York City / Department of Sanitation / Sanitation Worker

Job-title file

Sanitation Worker

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

7,156 employees hold this title in Department of Sanitation. Median total compensation for the role is $114,437, below the department median of $118,083.

Employees: 7,156
Total payroll: $762.7M
Role median: $114,437
Agency median: $118,083
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$14,670$167,551+

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

How total compensation varies among the 7,156 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Sanitation Worker pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — about 13,310 people — is $65,310. Department of Sanitation pays a median base salary of $85,999 for this role, 32% above that figure — about the 75th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Sanitation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$41,130

$46,990

$65,310

$86,310

$86,720

Department of Sanitation median · $85,999

The bar is the range of annual wages for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Sanitation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — about 147,240 people — is $49,690. Department of Sanitation’s median base salary is 73% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,590

$39,080

$49,690

$62,020

$75,900

Department of Sanitation median · $85,999

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 6,830 of 7,156 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Sanitation is $114,437, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Sanitation Worker beyond New York City

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $114,437 ranks #1 of 4. See Sanitation Worker across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Philadelphia

$15,514 · 959

Metro Nashville

$9,700 · 203

District of Columbia

$24 · 350

Median total compensation for comparable Sanitation Worker roles 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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Paul Canade

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,454

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $23,758
Other pay: $26,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,454
Hire date: 2017-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 249
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Paul Canade serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $140,454.

Carlos Berrios Jr.

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,442

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $34,308
Other pay: $15,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,442
Hire date: 2006-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 371.75
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Carlos Berrios Jr. works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Carlos earned $140,442 in 2025.

Anthony Agoglia

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,439

Base pay: $84,799
Overtime: $30,723
Other pay: $24,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,439
Hire date: 2008-08-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 342
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Anthony Agoglia holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,439.

Ricardo Jordan

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,428

Base pay: $88,409
Overtime: $26,844
Other pay: $25,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,428
Hire date: 2014-08-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 288.08
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Ricardo Jordan is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,428.

Victor Cruz

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,408

Base pay: $89,456
Overtime: $24,629
Other pay: $26,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,408
Hire date: 2000-03-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 257
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Victor Cruz is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,408.

Joseph Datri

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,406

Base pay: $84,845
Overtime: $17,888
Other pay: $37,673
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,406
Hire date: 2005-05-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 188
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 1,960

Joseph Datri works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Joseph earned $140,406 in 2025.

John Isoldi

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,390

Base pay: $86,675
Overtime: $25,949
Other pay: $27,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,390
Hire date: 2011-11-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 275
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, John Isoldi serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,390.

Dillon Amsterdam

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,386

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $24,739
Other pay: $25,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,386
Hire date: 2014-07-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 267.25
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Dillon Amsterdam works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Dillon earned $140,386 in 2025.

Johnny Burrell Jr.

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,381

Base pay: $76,378
Overtime: $24,567
Other pay: $39,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,381
Hire date: 2004-11-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 287.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 1,776

Johnny Burrell Jr. is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $140,381.

Santos Alvarado

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,366

Base pay: $82,494
Overtime: $31,862
Other pay: $26,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,366
Hire date: 2013-08-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 355.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 1,920

Santos Alvarado holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,366.

Sean Collins

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,343

Base pay: $89,359
Overtime: $23,339
Other pay: $27,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,343
Hire date: 2006-08-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 250
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Sean Collins holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,343.

Joseph Claudio

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,341

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $23,295
Other pay: $26,909
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,341
Hire date: 2013-10-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 279
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Joseph Claudio serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,341.

Lee Gonzalez

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,321

Base pay: $89,091
Overtime: $24,134
Other pay: $27,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,321
Hire date: 2008-08-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 266.25
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Lee Gonzalez serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Bronx. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,321.

Sherice Eaddy

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,317

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $40,012
Other pay: $10,168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,317
Hire date: 2000-08-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 450.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Sherice Eaddy holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,317.

Michael Joachim

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,311

Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $27,349
Other pay: $22,824
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,311
Hire date: 2011-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 311
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Joachim is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,311.

Patrick Downes

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,295

Base pay: $89,286
Overtime: $25,387
Other pay: $25,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,295
Hire date: 2006-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 276.25
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Patrick Downes holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,295.

Christopher Ryan

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,284

Base pay: $88,762
Overtime: $25,402
Other pay: $26,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,284
Hire date: 2015-08-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 279
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Ryan is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,284.

John Molerio Jr

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,260

Base pay: $89,103
Overtime: $27,134
Other pay: $24,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,260
Hire date: 2012-08-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 292
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

John Molerio Jr holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $140,260.

Maurice Booker

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,247

Base pay: $89,797
Overtime: $31,821
Other pay: $18,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,247
Hire date: 2015-10-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 348
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Maurice Booker is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,247.

Michael Cestaro

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,244

Base pay: $89,456
Overtime: $25,159
Other pay: $25,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,244
Hire date: 2011-11-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 279
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Michael Cestaro holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,244.

Orlando Williams

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$140,222

Base pay: $86,579
Overtime: $37,422
Other pay: $16,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,222
Hire date: 2004-08-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 396
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Orlando Williams is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,222.