New York City / Department of Homeless Services / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

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

16 employees hold this title in Department of Homeless Services. Median total compensation for the role is $79,640, above the department median of $78,215.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $79,640
Agency median: $78,215
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,167$128,410+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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 Homeless Services, the median of $79,640 ranks #30 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 & Development

$104,082 · 8

New York City Department of Veterans' Services

$102,548 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$101,607 · 969

Department of Environment Protection

$101,363 · 123

Department of Correction

$100,697 · 39

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 Scientist roles 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Melia Petersen

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$132,111

Base pay: $122,107
Overtime: $4,662
Other pay: $5,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,111
Hire date: 2021-07-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 60.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Melia Petersen holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,111.

Alexandra Ponce De Leon L

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$119,775

Base pay: $119,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,775
Hire date: 2024-05-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alexandra Ponce De Leon L holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,775.

Anne Aronson

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$96,374

Base pay: $96,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,374
Hire date: 2022-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anne Aronson holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,374.

Olivia Rothseid

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$90,526

Base pay: $90,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,526
Hire date: 2023-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Olivia Rothseid is a City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $90,526.

Anika Ahmed

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$87,060

Base pay: $86,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,060
Hire date: 2023-04-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anika Ahmed holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $87,060.

Hanna Lee

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$81,756

Base pay: $79,458
Overtime: $1,011
Other pay: $1,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,756
Hire date: 2024-02-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 23.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Homeless Services, Hanna Lee serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,756.

Renasia Smith

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$81,105

Base pay: $79,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,105
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Renasia Smith holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $81,105.

Gabriella Corvese

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$79,640

Base pay: $79,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,640
Hire date: 2023-04-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gabriella Corvese holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,640.

Max Jaffe

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$79,640

Base pay: $79,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,640
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Max Jaffe is a City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $79,640.

Jessie Schwartz

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$78,589

Base pay: $77,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,589
Hire date: 2021-05-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,884
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,085

Jessie Schwartz holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,589.

Omolola Onayinka

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$78,541

Base pay: $78,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,541
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Omolola Onayinka holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,541.

Alizendie Guerra

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$76,951

Base pay: $76,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,951
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Homeless Services, Alizendie Guerra serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,951.

Lacey Kostishack

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$75,222

Base pay: $75,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,222
Hire date: 2024-01-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lacey Kostishack works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Lacey earned $75,222 in 2025.

Jacqueline Tremblay

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$74,074

Base pay: $73,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,074
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,540

Jacqueline Tremblay is a City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $74,074.

Steven King

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$57,632

Base pay: $56,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,632
Hire date: 2023-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $122,034
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 840

Steven King holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $57,632.

Eve Cleghorn

City Research Scientist/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$49,167

Base pay: $49,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,167
Hire date: 2023-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,981
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,050

Eve Cleghorn works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Eve earned $49,167 in 2025.