New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $95,981, above the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $95,981
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,199$132,730+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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 Parks & Recreation, the median of $95,981 ranks #21 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 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 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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Eugenia Leonidou

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$140,255

Base pay: $135,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,255
Hire date: 2019-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,301
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Eugenia Leonidou is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,255.

Sara Esquibel

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$123,154

Base pay: $121,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,911
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,154
Hire date: 2014-12-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $125,108
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sara Esquibel holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $123,154.

Rebecca Swadek

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$120,976

Base pay: $117,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,976
Hire date: 2013-11-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $123,900
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rebecca Swadek holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,976.

Emily Humes

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$117,209

Base pay: $114,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,209
Hire date: 2017-08-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,931
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Emily Humes serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,209.

Ryan Wilson

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$115,906

Base pay: $109,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,906
Hire date: 2022-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $113,085
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ryan Wilson is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $115,906.

Dolaporn Auyeung

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$113,945

Base pay: $109,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,945
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,971
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Dolaporn Auyeung works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Dolaporn earned $113,945 in 2025.

Benjamin Mirabelli

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$108,424

Base pay: $108,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,424
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $111,665
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Benjamin Mirabelli serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,424.

Jamie Ong

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$106,753

Base pay: $103,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,753
Hire date: 2015-09-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,727
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jamie Ong works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Jamie earned $106,753 in 2025.

Christopher Haight

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$101,224

Base pay: $97,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,224
Hire date: 2014-11-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,953
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christopher Haight works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Christopher earned $101,224 in 2025.

Clara Holmes

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$99,027

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,027
Hire date: 2017-11-01
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: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Clara Holmes is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $99,027.

Neha Savant

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$96,579

Base pay: $95,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,579
Hire date: 2021-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Neha Savant holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $96,579.

Georgina Cullman

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$95,981

Base pay: $93,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,981
Hire date: 2017-09-13
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $86,531
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,740

Georgina Cullman is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $95,981.

Henry Nwankwo

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$94,695

Base pay: $94,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,695
Hire date: 2024-07-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,250
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,715

Henry Nwankwo holds the role of City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,695.

Rachael Sclafani

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$84,413

Base pay: $84,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,413
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,743
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rachael Sclafani works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Rachael earned $84,413 in 2025.

Justin Bauer

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$82,877

Base pay: $82,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,877
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,481
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,575

Justin Bauer works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Justin earned $82,877 in 2025.

Michael Rosenthal

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$82,735

Base pay: $79,689
Overtime: $2,200
Other pay: $847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,735
Hire date: 2021-12-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 40.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Rosenthal works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Michael earned $82,735 in 2025.

Samantha Catalanotto

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$80,754

Base pay: $79,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,754
Hire date: 2022-12-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,330
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,330

Samantha Catalanotto works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Samantha earned $80,754 in 2025.

Desiree Yanes

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$80,428

Base pay: $79,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,428
Hire date: 2019-11-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Desiree Yanes works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Desiree earned $80,428 in 2025.

Sara Donatich

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$80,078

Base pay: $79,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,078
Hire date: 2022-04-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,505

Sara Donatich is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $80,078.

Alexis Canney

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$79,731

Base pay: $75,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,731
Hire date: 2022-08-08
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,736

Alexis Canney is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $79,731.

Mitchel Loring

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$73,114

Base pay: $72,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,114
Hire date: 2016-08-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,330
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,201.23

Mitchel Loring works as a City Research Scientist for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Mitchel earned $73,114 in 2025.

Hannah Heyman

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$57,716

Base pay: $57,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,716
Hire date: 2019-09-16
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,723
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,127

Hannah Heyman is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $57,716.

Brady Simmons

City Research Scientist/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$56,199

Base pay: $52,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,199
Hire date: 2009-03-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,062
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 982.17

Brady Simmons is a City Research Scientist at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. 2025 total compensation came to $56,199.