New York City / Department of Sanitation
Agency file
The Department of Sanitation operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 11,144 employees with median total compensation of $118,083; the highest distinct record was $308,778.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 11,144 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,083) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $164,731 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,467. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Payroll for Christopher Nelson (Sanitation Worker, Department of Sanitation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $150,725 in 2025.
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Anthony Rivera holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,699.
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Alexander Lamanna works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Richmond. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Alexander earned $150,671 in 2025.
Auto Mechanic/Department of Sanitation
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Pawel Pajda works as a Auto Mechanic for Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Pawel earned $150,657 in 2025.
Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation
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James Festa is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Richmond. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,648.
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Rixon Job is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,643.
Supervisor/Department of Sanitation
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George Kenney is a Supervisor at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $150,642.
Auto Mechanic/Department of Sanitation
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At Department of Sanitation, Mohanpersad Mangaroo serves as a Auto Mechanic based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,628.
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At Department of Sanitation, Jack Green serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $150,626.
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At Department of Sanitation, Angelo Kostaris serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,606.
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At Department of Sanitation, Christopher Guerci serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,590.
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Matthew Fehr is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,586.
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Shawn Clarke is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,586.
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Tarik Primus holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,580.
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Spencer Zammit is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,580.
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Esteban Paulino is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,576.
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Joseph Pace holds the role of Supervisor at Department of Sanitation based in Bronx. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,571.
Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation
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At Department of Sanitation, Barry Quinn serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Queens. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,571.
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Rodolfo Espada holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,567.
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At Department of Sanitation, Edward Vazquez serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Manhattan. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,555.
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Tony De Sisso holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,551.
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Tony Brown holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,539.
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Bryan Iannello is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,529.
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Nicolai Cantir is a Supervisor at Department of Sanitation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $150,521.
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Christopher Lane holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,519.
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Peter Vaccaro works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Peter earned $150,504 in 2025.
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Stanley Williams works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Stanley earned $150,492 in 2025.
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Richie Hayden is a Supervisor at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,480.
Auto Mechanic/Department of Sanitation
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Jim Angelopoulos holds the role of Auto Mechanic at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,479.
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John Restrepo works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). John earned $150,471 in 2025.
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This Sanitation Worker record at Department of Sanitation for Michael Rodriguez may represent several individuals, totaling $150,467 in 2025.
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William Mclane Iii holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Richmond. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,463.
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Craig Patterson is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,456.
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At Department of Sanitation, James Montana serves as a Sanitation Worker based in Richmond. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $150,456.
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Roberto Rivera holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,456.
Supervisor/Department of Sanitation
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At Department of Sanitation, John Tolendini serves as a Supervisor based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $150,449.
Sanitation Worker/Department of Sanitation
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Jose Rivera Valencia is a Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $150,448.
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Pouchan Narine holds the role of Sanitation Worker at Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,431.
Plumber/Department of Sanitation
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Grzegorz Florek works as a Plumber for Department of Sanitation based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Grzegorz earned $150,401 in 2025.
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Earnest Stephens works as a Sanitation Worker for Department of Sanitation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Earnest earned $150,380 in 2025.