New York City / Department of Health/Mental Hygiene / Director

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Director

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Health/Mental Hygiene. Median total compensation for the role is $113,701, above the department median of $79,562.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $557.3K
Role median: $113,701
Agency median: $79,562
Comparison: Above

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Director is held in 7 New York City departments. In Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, the median of $113,701 ranks #6 of 7.

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Employees with this title

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Gail Cooper

Director/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$235,239

Base pay: $235,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,239
Hire date: 2016-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

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Base Salary: $243,579
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gail Cooper works as a Director for Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Gail earned $235,239 in 2025.

Liza Bowers

Director/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$131,106

Base pay: $131,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,106
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

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Base Salary: $135,551
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Liza Bowers holds the role of Director at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $131,106.

Monica Medina

Director/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$113,701

Base pay: $113,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,701
Hire date: 2013-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

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Base Salary: $117,732
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 1,820

Monica Medina is a Director at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Queens. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $113,701.

Douglas Simon

Director/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$65,397

Base pay: $65,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,397
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

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Base Salary: $160,038
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 770

Douglas Simon is a Director at Department of Health/Mental Hygiene based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). 2025 total compensation came to $65,397.

Rachael Peters

Director/Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

2025 total comp

$11,849

Base pay: $10,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,849
Hire date: 2023-02-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

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Base Salary: $182,657
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 816
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Health/Mental Hygiene, Rachael Peters serves as a Director based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $11,849.