New York City / Department of Health/Mental Hygiene / Administrative Director of Social Services

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Administrative Director of Social Services

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

4 employees hold this title in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene. Median total compensation for the role is $120,297, above the department median of $79,562.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $510.5K
Role median: $120,297
Agency median: $79,562
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Administrative Director of Social Services is held in 12 New York City departments. In Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, the median of $120,297 ranks #5 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$160,356 · 1

Department for the Aging

$139,204 · 8

Civilian Complaint Review Bd

$129,282 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$123,202 · 303

Department of Homeless Services

$119,333 · 183

Department of Correction

$116,205 · 14

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$113,451 · 149

Department of Education Administrative

$107,711 · 9

NYC Housing Authority

$101,571 · 2

Department of Youth & Community Development Services

$90,308 · 2

Department of Probation

$206 · 1

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

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Employees with this title

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Erica Smith

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$168,768

Base pay: $168,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,768
Hire date: 2019-02-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $165,019
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Erica Smith serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $168,768.

Craig Matthews

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$123,749

Base pay: $123,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,749
Hire date: 2003-07-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,838
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Craig Matthews is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123,749.

Rhonette Henry

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$116,845

Base pay: $111,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,979
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,845
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $119,545
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rhonette Henry is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $116,845.

Allison Mistretta

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$101,128

Base pay: $101,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,128
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,593
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Allison Mistretta holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $101,128.