New York City / Department of Environment Protection / Gardener

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Gardener

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

23 employees hold this title in Department of Environment Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $55,098, below the department median of $98,318.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $55,098
Agency median: $98,318
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,711$89,905+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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

Gardener is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Environment Protection, the median of $55,098 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$58,529 · 3

Department of Parks & Recreation

$57,261 · 182

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

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Gardener beyond New York City

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $57,190 ranks #5 of 10. See Gardener across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,468 · 365

$110,075 · 25

$77,085 · 60

$58,782 · 14

$53,134 · 30

City of Springfield, MA

$44,940 · 6

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$44,708 · 85

City of Albuquerque

$20,814 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Gardenerroles 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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Jose Pena

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$96,824

Base pay: $73,341
Overtime: $23,290
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,824
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $75,725
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 441
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jose Pena works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Jose earned $96,824 in 2025.

Mark Schager

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$81,099

Base pay: $77,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,099
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,292
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Mark Schager is a Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $81,099.

Carlos Romero

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$76,816

Base pay: $60,070
Overtime: $12,454
Other pay: $4,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,816
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,008
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 268.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Carlos Romero is a Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $76,816.

Miguel Soriano Meza

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$73,673

Base pay: $58,293
Overtime: $15,187
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,673
Hire date: 2023-05-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $60,151
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 360.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Environment Protection, Miguel Soriano Meza serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $73,673.

Yadalis Martinez

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$61,286

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $5,063
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,286
Hire date: 2023-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 125
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Yadalis Martinez works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Yadalis earned $61,286 in 2025.

Tyrell Mcghee

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$60,237

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $4,015
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,237
Hire date: 2022-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 99.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Tyrell Mcghee holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,237.

Francisco Mejia

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$59,650

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $96
Other pay: $3,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,650
Hire date: 2012-08-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 2.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Francisco Mejia works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Francisco earned $59,650 in 2025.

Marcus Bartholomew

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$58,592

Base pay: $58,297
Overtime: $296
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,592
Hire date: 2022-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 4
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Marcus Bartholomew holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,592.

Leah Bergeron

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$57,373

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $1,150
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,373
Hire date: 2022-04-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 28.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Leah Bergeron holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $57,373.

Mya Aung

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$57,095

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $356
Other pay: $517
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,095
Hire date: 2018-03-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 8.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Environment Protection, Mya Aung serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,095.

Veronica Williams Bolton

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$56,872

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $324
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,872
Hire date: 2018-03-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 8
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Veronica Williams Bolton holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,872.

Patrick Williams

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$55,098

Base pay: $51,350
Overtime: $3,748
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,098
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 105.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Patrick Williams works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Patrick earned $55,098 in 2025.

Rafael Zapata

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$50,734

Base pay: $50,465
Overtime: $269
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,734
Hire date: 2023-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 6.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Environment Protection, Rafael Zapata serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $50,734.

Attaullah Rahmani

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$43,262

Base pay: $41,367
Overtime: $1,895
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,262
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 67
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Environment Protection, Attaullah Rahmani serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $43,262.

Anthony Echevarria

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$41,478

Base pay: $41,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,478
Hire date: 2023-07-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,782.85

At Department of Environment Protection, Anthony Echevarria serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,478.

Christopher Gucciardo

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$38,135

Base pay: $38,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,135
Hire date: 2024-07-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,920

Christopher Gucciardo is a Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $38,135.

Lawrence Jackson

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$34,927

Base pay: $34,473
Overtime: $454
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,927
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,979
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 16
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,520

Lawrence Jackson holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,927.

Thomas Begley Iii

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$30,973

Base pay: $30,727
Overtime: $246
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,973
Hire date: 2024-10-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 7
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,440

At Department of Environment Protection, Thomas Begley Iii serves as a Gardener based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $30,973.

La Geana Frink

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$19,283

Base pay: $19,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,283
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,080

La Geana Frink holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,283.

Alison Gish

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$17,350

Base pay: $14,952
Overtime: $2,398
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,350
Hire date: 2023-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,860
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 70.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 960

Alison Gish holds the role of Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,350.

Lawrence Baker-Urzua

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$6,637

Base pay: $6,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,637
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 280

Lawrence Baker-Urzua works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Lawrence earned $6,637 in 2025.

Jeromy James

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$5,051

Base pay: $4,614
Overtime: $421
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,051
Hire date: 2017-03-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,189
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 10.25
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 320

Jeromy James is a Gardener at Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $5,051.

Leah Retherford

Gardener/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$4,711

Base pay: $4,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,711
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,448
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 200

Leah Retherford works as a Gardener for Department of Environment Protection based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Leah earned $4,711 in 2025.