New York City / Department of Health/Mental Hygiene / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

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

969 employees hold this title in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene. Median total compensation for the role is $101,607, above the department median of $79,562.

Employees: 969
Total payroll: $96.6M
Role median: $101,607
Agency median: $79,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$3,105$157,115+

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How total compensation varies among the 969 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 Health/Mental Hygiene, the median of $101,607 ranks #10 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 Environment Protection

$101,363 · 123

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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Madina Shakirzyanova

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$148,408

Base pay: $145,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,032
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,408
Hire date: 2016-09-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,008
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Madina Shakirzyanova is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $148,408.

Jade Mclee

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$148,023

Base pay: $145,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,023
Hire date: 2016-08-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,792
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jade Mclee works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Jade earned $148,023 in 2025.

Sharon Greene

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$147,981

Base pay: $141,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,981
Hire date: 2012-11-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,090
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sharon Greene is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $147,981.

Darnell Sessoms

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$147,949

Base pay: $144,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,949
Hire date: 2016-07-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,198
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Darnell Sessoms is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $147,949.

Muriel Silin

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$147,319

Base pay: $143,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,828
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,319
Hire date: 1993-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,145
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Muriel Silin is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $147,319.

Ramona Lall

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$146,452

Base pay: $134,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,452
Hire date: 2011-10-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $138,396
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Ramona Lall serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,452.

Kenneth Peskowitz

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$146,358

Base pay: $144,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,358
Hire date: 2019-12-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,503
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kenneth Peskowitz is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $146,358.

Qun Jiang

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$146,026

Base pay: $130,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,026
Hire date: 2000-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,329
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Qun Jiang works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Qun earned $146,026 in 2025.

Ernesto Fana

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$146,007

Base pay: $144,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,007
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,504
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ernesto Fana holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,007.

Ana Maria Fireteanu

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$145,590

Base pay: $136,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,590
Hire date: 2002-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,307
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ana Maria Fireteanu works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Ana earned $145,590 in 2025.

Aaron Olsen

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$145,266

Base pay: $142,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,266
Hire date: 2016-10-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,827
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Aaron Olsen serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,266.

Kacie Seil

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$144,995

Base pay: $144,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,995
Hire date: 2017-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,879
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kacie Seil works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Kacie earned $144,995 in 2025.

Bisram Deocharan

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$144,662

Base pay: $144,021
Overtime: $124
Other pay: $516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,662
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,672
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Bisram Deocharan holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $144,662.

Michael Camacho

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$144,373

Base pay: $144,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,373
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,887
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Camacho works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Michael earned $144,373 in 2025.

David Klotz

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$144,154

Base pay: $135,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,154
Hire date: 2002-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $139,798
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

David Klotz works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. David earned $144,154 in 2025.

Suzanne Elgendy

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$144,137

Base pay: $141,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,137
Hire date: 2017-06-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,188
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Suzanne Elgendy works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Suzanne earned $144,137 in 2025.

Paromita Hore

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$143,877

Base pay: $135,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,626
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,877
Hire date: 2004-05-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $139,554
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Paromita Hore holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,877.

Zoe Edelstein

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$142,890

Base pay: $138,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,890
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,890
Hire date: 2013-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,566
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Zoe Edelstein works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Zoe earned $142,890 in 2025.

Cezar Lopez

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$142,100

Base pay: $139,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,100
Hire date: 2017-03-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $143,608
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Cezar Lopez works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Cezar earned $142,100 in 2025.

Jennifer Carmona

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$141,726

Base pay: $138,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,726
Hire date: 2015-06-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,333
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Carmona works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Jennifer earned $141,726 in 2025.

Divine Adika

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$141,590

Base pay: $133,339
Overtime: $31
Other pay: $8,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,590
Hire date: 2006-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,191
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Divine Adika is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $141,590.

Katelynn Devinney

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$141,510

Base pay: $135,856
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $5,653
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,510
Hire date: 2014-03-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $139,232
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Katelynn Devinney is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $141,510.

Max Hadler

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$141,201

Base pay: $140,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,201
Hire date: 2022-02-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,099
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Max Hadler serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $141,201.

Alexandra Ternier

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$141,138

Base pay: $132,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,138
Hire date: 1998-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,686
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alexandra Ternier is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $141,138.