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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Sarah Taylor

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$34,740

Base pay: $34,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,740
Hire date: 2024-12-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 875

Sarah Taylor is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $34,740.

Malika Emin

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$34,702

Base pay: $34,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,702
Hire date: 2024-12-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 875

Malika Emin is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $34,702.

Christine Rock

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$33,448

Base pay: $33,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,448
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 728

Christine Rock works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Christine earned $33,448 in 2025.

Sarah Koberna

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$33,364

Base pay: $33,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,364
Hire date: 2024-12-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 840

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Sarah Koberna serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,364.

Jannath Ifa

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$32,792

Base pay: $32,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,792
Hire date: 2024-12-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 875

Jannath Ifa is a City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $32,792.

Marquelle Benn

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$32,701

Base pay: $32,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,701
Hire date: 2025-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 700

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Marquelle Benn serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $32,701.

Elizabeth Benitez

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$31,898

Base pay: $27,582
Overtime: $530
Other pay: $3,785
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,898
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,435
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 5.75
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 560

Elizabeth Benitez holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $31,898.

Michelle Su

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$30,744

Base pay: $30,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,744
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,030
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 536.5

Michelle Su holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,744.

Patty Medina

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$30,254

Base pay: $30,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,254
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,536
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 805

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Patty Medina serves as a City Research Scientist based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,254.

Monika Pathak

City Research Scientist/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$29,963

Base pay: $29,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,963
Hire date: 2018-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $108,458
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 490

Monika Pathak holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $29,963.