New York City / Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation

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

The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 6,724 employees with median total compensation of $95,506; the highest distinct record was $646,305.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $685.7M
Employees: 6,724
Median total: $95,506
Highest record: $646,305

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$40,830$241,906+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,724 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,506) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $80,369 (79%)
Overtime — $15,379 (15%)
Other — $6,225 (6%)
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

$21,779

$59,431

$95,506

$141,568

$178,199

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $178,199 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,779. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Assistant City Highway Repairer

795 · $55,651

Highway Repairer

662 · $140,377

Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag

305 · $55,670

Deckhand

280 · $104,297

Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor

221 · $69,811

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

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Jorge Herrera

Electrician/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$235,499

Base pay: $122,378
Overtime: $104,037
Other pay: $9,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,499
Hire date: 2018-09-24
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $481
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,029.25
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jorge Herrera is a Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $235,499.

Claudio Fontana

Supervisor Bridge Repairer and Riveter/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$235,310

Base pay: $120,536
Overtime: $105,092
Other pay: $9,682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,310
Hire date: 2012-12-17
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $464
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 69
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Claudio Fontana is a Supervisor Bridge Repairer and Riveter at Department of Transportation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. 2025 total compensation came to $235,310.

Felix Labra Jr.

Chief Marine Engineer/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$235,238

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $235,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,238
Hire date: 1997-07-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,834
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 0

Felix Labra Jr. works as a Chief Marine Engineer for Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Felix earned $235,238 in 2025.

Clayton Bacchus

Boiler Maker/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$235,043

Base pay: $136,121
Overtime: $92,426
Other pay: $6,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,043
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $534
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 936
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Clayton Bacchus is a Boiler Maker at Department of Transportation based in Richmond. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $235,043.

James Ciccarello

Electrician/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$234,920

Base pay: $122,378
Overtime: $102,473
Other pay: $10,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,920
Hire date: 2007-04-02
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $481
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,015.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

James Ciccarello holds the role of Electrician at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $234,920.

Albert Kong

Administrative Inspector/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$234,868

Base pay: $154,860
Overtime: $66,586
Other pay: $13,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,868
Hire date: 1997-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,156
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 518
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Albert Kong holds the role of Administrative Inspector at Department of Transportation based in Queens. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $234,868.

Brian O'Connell

Supervisor Plumber/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$234,674

Base pay: $117,988
Overtime: $110,664
Other pay: $6,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,674
Hire date: 2007-01-02
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $455
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 856
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brian O'Connell is a Supervisor Plumber at Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $234,674.

Peter Gaucher

Area Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$234,503

Base pay: $129,310
Overtime: $95,027
Other pay: $10,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,503
Hire date: 2000-05-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,456
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 981.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Peter Gaucher is a Area Supervisor at Department of Transportation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). 2025 total compensation came to $234,503.

Robert Larosa

Plumber/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$234,267

Base pay: $112,677
Overtime: $114,721
Other pay: $6,869
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,267
Hire date: 2010-09-13
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $435
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 927.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Robert Larosa is a Plumber at Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $234,267.

Christopher Condon

Motor Grader Operator/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$233,833

Base pay: $145,686
Overtime: $21,835
Other pay: $66,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $233,833
Hire date: 2021-06-07
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $560
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 37.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Condon is a Motor Grader Operator at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $233,833.

Bennett Fioriello

Motor Grader Operator/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$233,116

Base pay: $145,686
Overtime: $20,627
Other pay: $66,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $233,116
Hire date: 2010-06-14
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $560
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 27.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Bennett Fioriello works as a Motor Grader Operator for Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Bennett earned $233,116 in 2025.

Lionel Payette

Motor Grader Operator/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$232,887

Base pay: $145,686
Overtime: $67,135
Other pay: $20,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $232,887
Hire date: 2009-03-16
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $560
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 86.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Lionel Payette is a Motor Grader Operator at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. 2025 total compensation came to $232,887.

William Albright

Oiler/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$231,900

Base pay: $140,457
Overtime: $88,847
Other pay: $2,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,900
Hire date: 2022-02-28
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $556
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 878.25
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

William Albright is a Oiler at Department of Transportation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $231,900.

Ryan Burtchell

Captain/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$231,275

Base pay: $173,845
Overtime: $46,105
Other pay: $11,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,275
Hire date: 2007-07-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $174,607
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 386.75
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Ryan Burtchell works as a Captain for Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Ryan earned $231,275 in 2025.

Nicholas Benson

Administrative Public Information Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$231,163

Base pay: $231,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,163
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $239,358
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nicholas Benson holds the role of Administrative Public Information Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $231,163.

Anthony Caramanno

Gasoline Roller Engineer-L15/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,682

Base pay: $132,502
Overtime: $57,254
Other pay: $40,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,682
Hire date: 2018-09-17
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,496

At Department of Transportation, Anthony Caramanno serves as a Gasoline Roller Engineer-L15 based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $230,682.

Joseph Tusa

Motor Grader Operator/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,454

Base pay: $145,686
Overtime: $21,100
Other pay: $63,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,454
Hire date: 2015-07-06
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $560
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 25
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Joseph Tusa is a Motor Grader Operator at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $230,454.

Yahya Ahmad

Gasoline Roller Engineer-L15/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,332

Base pay: $179,760
Overtime: $27,802
Other pay: $22,771
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,332
Hire date: 2014-06-16
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $624
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,055.5

Yahya Ahmad is a Gasoline Roller Engineer-L15 at Department of Transportation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $230,332.

Miguel Gonzales

Boiler Maker/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,238

Base pay: $136,303
Overtime: $86,333
Other pay: $7,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,238
Hire date: 2014-05-12
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $534
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 873
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

Miguel Gonzales holds the role of Boiler Maker at Department of Transportation based in Richmond. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,238.

Joseph Mastroguilio

Supervisor Plumber/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,214

Base pay: $117,988
Overtime: $107,508
Other pay: $4,718
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,214
Hire date: 2014-04-21
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $455
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 829.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Joseph Mastroguilio works as a Supervisor Plumber for Department of Transportation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Joseph earned $230,214 in 2025.

Glenn Massa

Supervisor Dockbuilder/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$230,187

Base pay: $136,159
Overtime: $83,164
Other pay: $10,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $230,187
Hire date: 2013-01-14
Pay basis: Daily
Work city: Richmond

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $469
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 883.25
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Transportation, Glenn Massa serves as a Supervisor Dockbuilder based in Richmond. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $230,187.