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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Marselo Mejia

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,907

Base pay: $53,484
Overtime: $5,746
Other pay: $8,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,907
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 100.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Marselo Mejia holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,907.

Giorgio Matesi

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,892

Base pay: $50,140
Overtime: $3,012
Other pay: $14,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,892
Hire date: 2021-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 48
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Giorgio Matesi is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $67,892.

Christopher Mcmenemy

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,860

Base pay: $52,303
Overtime: $9,768
Other pay: $5,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,860
Hire date: 2021-07-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 176
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Mcmenemy works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Christopher earned $67,860 in 2025.

Brendan Seagriff

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,846

Base pay: $53,786
Overtime: $5,598
Other pay: $8,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,846
Hire date: 2021-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 99
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Brendan Seagriff is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $67,846.

Tai-Shun Laung

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,834

Base pay: $47,887
Overtime: $6,658
Other pay: $13,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,834
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 129
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Tai-Shun Laung serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,834.

Jonathan Tadlock Jr

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,829

Base pay: $47,631
Overtime: $8,898
Other pay: $11,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,829
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 178.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jonathan Tadlock Jr holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,829.

Wayne Minor Iii

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,821

Base pay: $47,405
Overtime: $10,245
Other pay: $10,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,821
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 216.92
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Wayne Minor Iii serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $67,821.

Johann Rodriguez

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,793

Base pay: $42,131
Overtime: $10,931
Other pay: $14,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,793
Hire date: 2024-07-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,619
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 238
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 1,920

At Department of Sanitation, Johann Rodriguez serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,793.

Amaury Santos

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,773

Base pay: $48,204
Overtime: $6,235
Other pay: $13,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,773
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 119
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Amaury Santos holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $67,773.

Kevin Owens

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,729

Base pay: $48,306
Overtime: $10,724
Other pay: $8,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,729
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 218
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Kevin Owens holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,729.

Eileen Marshall

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,706

Base pay: $32,387
Overtime: $10,972
Other pay: $24,347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,706
Hire date: 2004-08-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,979
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 112
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 760

At Department of Sanitation, Eileen Marshall serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,706.

Zavier Bell

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,701

Base pay: $47,214
Overtime: $7,089
Other pay: $13,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,701
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 142.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Zavier Bell is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $67,701.

Richard Rivera

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,688

Base pay: $49,250
Overtime: $5,866
Other pay: $12,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,688
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 106
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Richard Rivera holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,688.

Miguel Lopez Iii

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,687

Base pay: $48,151
Overtime: $8,396
Other pay: $11,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,687
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 173.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Miguel Lopez Iii holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,687.

Anthony David

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,658

Base pay: $49,259
Overtime: $11,721
Other pay: $6,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,658
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 240.25
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Anthony David is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $67,658.

Robert Lombardozzi

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,636

Base pay: $48,749
Overtime: $5,132
Other pay: $13,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,636
Hire date: 2022-11-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 99
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Robert Lombardozzi is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $67,636.

Andy Cortez

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,627

Base pay: $48,204
Overtime: $6,828
Other pay: $12,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,627
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 136
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Andy Cortez holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $67,627.

Rondel Frederick

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,611

Base pay: $47,986
Overtime: $7,176
Other pay: $12,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,611
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 145.75
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Sanitation, Rondel Frederick serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,611.

Joseph Butera

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,584

Base pay: $47,887
Overtime: $9,471
Other pay: $10,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,584
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 205.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Joseph Butera holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,584.

Anthony Vedetta

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,570

Base pay: $54,217
Overtime: $10,564
Other pay: $2,790
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,570
Hire date: 2021-08-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $59,761
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 196.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Anthony Vedetta is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $67,570.

Douglas Washington

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,548

Base pay: $48,095
Overtime: $9,371
Other pay: $10,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,548
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 198
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Douglas Washington holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $67,548.

Kurt Schneider

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,510

Base pay: $62,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,510
Hire date: 2007-05-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,093
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Kurt Schneider holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $67,510.

Daniel Passarella

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,485

Base pay: $47,707
Overtime: $4,285
Other pay: $15,492
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,485
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 82
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Daniel Passarella is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $67,485.

Christopher Magnuson

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,463

Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $14,137
Other pay: $5,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,463
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 302.75
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Magnuson holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,463.

Alejandro Rivera

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,448

Base pay: $47,776
Overtime: $6,341
Other pay: $13,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,448
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 135.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Alejandro Rivera is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $67,448.

Jae Yil Jung

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,436

Base pay: $47,887
Overtime: $9,931
Other pay: $9,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,436
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,751
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 205.5
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jae Yil Jung works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Jae earned $67,436 in 2025.

Frederick Scott

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,389

Base pay: $31,707
Overtime: $12,533
Other pay: $23,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,389
Hire date: 2004-08-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,979
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 142
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 752

At Department of Sanitation, Frederick Scott serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,389.

Jonathan Monterroso

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,367

Base pay: $49,259
Overtime: $10,791
Other pay: $7,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,367
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 223
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jonathan Monterroso holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $67,367.

Jonathan Burke

Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation

2025 total comp

$67,347

Base pay: $50,228
Overtime: $5,093
Other pay: $12,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,347
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,187
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 93.25
Payroll Number: 827
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jonathan Burke holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,347.