New York City / Department of Education Pedagogical / Assistant Principal

Job-title file

Assistant Principal

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

3,707 employees hold this title in Department of Education Pedagogical. Median total compensation for the role is $150,676, above the department median of $105,971.

Employees: 3,707
Total payroll: $527M
Role median: $150,676
Agency median: $105,971
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$16,648$184,722+

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

How total compensation varies among the 3,707 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

Assistant Principal 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 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — about 20,920 people — is $163,210. Department of Education Pedagogical pays a median base salary of $149,972 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 40th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education Pedagogical sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$99,730

$129,140

$163,210

$174,500

$206,640

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $149,972

The bar is the range of annual wages for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 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 Education Pedagogical’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — about 328,330 people — is $105,870. Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary is 42% above that national figure, about the 82nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$76,280

$86,040

$105,870

$134,630

$167,770

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $149,972

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 3,445 of 3,707 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 Education Pedagogical is $150,676, 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 departments

This role across New York City

Assistant Principal is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Education Pedagogical, the median of $150,676 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Hunter College High School

$138,688 · 10

Department of Education Per Diem Teachers

$27,652 · 166

Median total compensation for the Assistant Principal role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Assistant Principal beyond New York City

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $148,338 ranks #3 of 7. See Assistant Principal across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Chicago Public Schools

$184,844 · 603

District of Columbia

$151,403 · 231

School District of Philadelphia

$121,419 · 292

City of Springfield, MA

$107,070 · 68

Florida

$105,075 · 5

Georgia

$100,974 · 4,650

Median total compensation for comparable Assistant Principalroles 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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Shawn Mack

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$43,733

Base pay: $42,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $943
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,733
Hire date: 2007-02-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,710
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Shawn Mack works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Shawn earned $43,733 in 2025.

Nicholas Saffioti

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$43,050

Base pay: $22,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,050
Hire date: 2013-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,297
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Nicholas Saffioti holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $43,050.

Michelle Mccaffrey

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$42,179

Base pay: $41,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,179
Hire date: 2003-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,870
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Michelle Mccaffrey works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Michelle earned $42,179 in 2025.

Ravonda Oden

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$41,182

Base pay: $26,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,182
Hire date: 1994-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $159,662
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Ravonda Oden serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,182.

Erica Griffith Ogis

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$41,095

Base pay: $14,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,095
Hire date: 1992-10-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $177,435
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Erica Griffith Ogis is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. 2025 total compensation came to $41,095.

Regina Capowski

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$40,880

Base pay: $23,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,880
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Regina Capowski works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Regina earned $40,880 in 2025.

Kathleen Drain

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$40,719

Base pay: $25,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,719
Hire date: 1998-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $151,186
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kathleen Drain works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Kathleen earned $40,719 in 2025.

Robin Berg

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$40,385

Base pay: $26,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,385
Hire date: 1996-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $159,662
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Robin Berg is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). 2025 total compensation came to $40,385.

Daniella Rocco

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$40,224

Base pay: $40,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $192
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,224
Hire date: 2015-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,960
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Daniella Rocco is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $40,224.

Joseph Guzman

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$39,941

Base pay: $39,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,941
Hire date: 1999-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $159,662
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Joseph Guzman holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,941.

Michael Bollati

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$39,345

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,345
Hire date: 2000-07-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,166
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Michael Bollati holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,345.

Nathaniel Higgins

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$39,309

Base pay: $38,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,309
Hire date: 2024-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $133,297
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Nathaniel Higgins is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $39,309.

Marcelle Fung

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$38,882

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,882
Hire date: 1998-11-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $108,820
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Marcelle Fung works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Marcelle earned $38,882 in 2025.

Andre Williams

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$38,842

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,842
Hire date: 1991-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $131,916
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Andre Williams holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,842.

Alejandro Fernandez

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$38,637

Base pay: $26,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,771
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,637
Hire date: 1992-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $162,381
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Alejandro Fernandez serves as a Assistant Principal based in Other. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,637.

Paraskevi Demoleas

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$38,551

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,551
Hire date: 1997-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,514
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Paraskevi Demoleas holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,551.

Mohamed Khan

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$37,625

Base pay: $37,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,625
Hire date: 1993-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $180,460
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Mohamed Khan is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. 2025 total compensation came to $37,625.

Kristen Mucciacciaro

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,740

Base pay: $23,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,740
Hire date: 2007-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kristen Mucciacciaro works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Kristen earned $36,740 in 2025.

Nicola Lynch

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,704

Base pay: $17,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,072
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,704
Hire date: 2008-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Nicola Lynch holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $36,704.

Kevin Sacco

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,584

Base pay: $22,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,781
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,584
Hire date: 2014-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,825
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Kevin Sacco serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $36,584.

Kristen Schaefer

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,512

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,512
Hire date: 2008-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,262
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kristen Schaefer holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $36,512.

Angela Fiorenza

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,469

Base pay: $7,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,469
Hire date: 1999-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $172,266
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Angela Fiorenza holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $36,469.

Andrea Guerrero

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$36,251

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,251
Hire date: 2006-10-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,262
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Andrea Guerrero works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Andrea earned $36,251 in 2025.

Tony Kossovitsas

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,772

Base pay: $33,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,772
Hire date: 1997-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $159,662
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Tony Kossovitsas holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,772.

Maria Ralston

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,721

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,721
Hire date: 1995-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $153,061
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Maria Ralston is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). 2025 total compensation came to $35,721.

John Lacroix

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,632

Base pay: $35,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,632
Hire date: 2008-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

John Lacroix holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,632.

Constantino Castillo

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,471

Base pay: $7,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,471
Hire date: 1987-09-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $172,266
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Constantino Castillo serves as a Assistant Principal based in Other. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,471.

Kelly Cooper

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,450

Base pay: $35,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,450
Hire date: 2003-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $170,027
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Kelly Cooper serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,450.

Samantha Mazzeo

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$35,316

Base pay: $23,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,316
Hire date: 2010-10-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $142,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Samantha Mazzeo serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,316.

Natalie Perez-Lightbour

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$34,858

Base pay: $22,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,858
Hire date: 2014-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,825
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Natalie Perez-Lightbour works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Natalie earned $34,858 in 2025.

David Simmons

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$34,797

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,797
Hire date: 2007-08-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $125,646
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

David Simmons is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $34,797.

Natalie Martinez

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$33,828

Base pay: $22,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,828
Hire date: 2008-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,825
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Natalie Martinez holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,828.