New York City / Department of Environment Protection / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

123 employees hold this title in Department of Environment Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $101,363, above the department median of $98,318.

Employees: 123
Total payroll: $11.5M
Role median: $101,363
Agency median: $98,318
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$9,660$154,090+

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How total compensation varies among the 123 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.

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This role across New York City

City Research Scientist is held in 37 New York City departments. In Department of Environment Protection, the median of $101,363 ranks #11 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Technology & Innovation

$119,470 · 4

Fire Department

$114,565 · 17

District Attorney-Manhattan

$110,634 · 1

Department for the Aging

$109,954 · 5

Department of Business Service

$105,354 · 12

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$104,500 · 7

Bronx District Attorney

$104,415 · 9

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$104,082 · 8

NYC Department of Veterans' Services

$102,548 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$101,607 · 969

Department of Correction

$100,697 · 39

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$100,309 · 81

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

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City Research Scientist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $99,158 ranks #2 of 2. See City Research Scientist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$110,994 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable City Research Scientistroles 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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Sara Storrer

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$128,812

Base pay: $122,738
Overtime: $1,900
Other pay: $4,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,812
Hire date: 2014-12-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,649
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 27.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sara Storrer holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Other. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,812.

Kathleen Czarnogorski

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$128,795

Base pay: $119,827
Overtime: $2,608
Other pay: $6,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,795
Hire date: 2008-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $123,642
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 30.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kathleen Czarnogorski is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $128,795.

Kelly Cahalan

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$127,859

Base pay: $122,107
Overtime: $2,755
Other pay: $2,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,859
Hire date: 2023-11-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 32.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Environment Protection, Kelly Cahalan serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,859.

Jennifer Rodriguez

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$126,555

Base pay: $122,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,555
Hire date: 2016-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,097
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Rodriguez works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Jennifer earned $126,555 in 2025.

Lisa Alleyne

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$125,929

Base pay: $122,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,929
Hire date: 2022-08-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lisa Alleyne is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $125,929.

Michael Lateef

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$125,727

Base pay: $89,277
Overtime: $31,182
Other pay: $5,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,727
Hire date: 2016-09-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,930
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1,109.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Lateef is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $125,727.

Blair Goodridge

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$124,794

Base pay: $122,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,687
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,794
Hire date: 2018-05-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Blair Goodridge is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $124,794.

Reagan Mendoza

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$124,406

Base pay: $116,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,406
Hire date: 2023-03-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,757
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Reagan Mendoza works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Reagan earned $124,406 in 2025.

Nihar Samal

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$123,387

Base pay: $120,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,801
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,387
Hire date: 2018-01-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,219
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nihar Samal is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123,387.

Ousmane Sy Savane

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$123,282

Base pay: $98,557
Overtime: $12,717
Other pay: $12,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,282
Hire date: 2000-02-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $101,691
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 166.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ousmane Sy Savane is a City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123,282.

Jacqueline Hincapie-Gioia

City Research Scientist/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$121,952

Base pay: $117,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,952
Hire date: 2007-04-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,954
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jacqueline Hincapie-Gioia holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,952.