New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / Gardener

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Gardener

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

182 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $57,261, above the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 182
Total payroll: $9.9M
Role median: $57,261
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$94$91,323+

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How total compensation varies among the 182 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

Gardener is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Parks & Recreation, the median of $57,261 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$58,529 · 3

Department of Environment Protection

$55,098 · 23

Median total compensation for the Gardener role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Gardener beyond New York City

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $57,190 ranks #5 of 10. See Gardener across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,468 · 365

$110,075 · 25

$77,085 · 60

$58,782 · 14

$53,134 · 30

City of Springfield, MA

$44,940 · 6

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$44,708 · 85

City of Albuquerque

$20,814 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Gardenerroles 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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Christopher Viaggio

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$63,336

Base pay: $58,097
Overtime: $4,808
Other pay: $431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,336
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,580
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 110.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Christopher Viaggio works as a Gardener for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Christopher earned $63,336 in 2025.

Cleopatra Brown

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$63,181

Base pay: $56,215
Overtime: $5,542
Other pay: $1,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,181
Hire date: 2013-02-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 135
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Cleopatra Brown holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $63,181.

Nana Yaw Mensah

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,984

Base pay: $56,220
Overtime: $4,872
Other pay: $1,892
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,984
Hire date: 2021-06-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 120.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Nana Yaw Mensah works as a Gardener for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Nana earned $62,984 in 2025.

Judy Thompson

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,920

Base pay: $56,009
Overtime: $1,607
Other pay: $5,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,920
Hire date: 2000-04-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,041
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 36.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Judy Thompson holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,920.

Roli Jackson

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,717

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $5,523
Other pay: $971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,717
Hire date: 2017-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 135.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Roli Jackson holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,717.

Fernando Medina

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,712

Base pay: $56,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,712
Hire date: 2005-04-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,041
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Fernando Medina is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Richmond. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $62,712.

Edry Rosario Hernand

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,635

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $3,965
Other pay: $2,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,635
Hire date: 2015-04-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 95.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Edry Rosario Hernand is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $62,635.

Court St. Lewis

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,540

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $4,931
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,540
Hire date: 2021-04-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 119
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Court St. Lewis is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $62,540.

Jose Rodriguez

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,439

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $4,418
Other pay: $1,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,439
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 107
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jose Rodriguez is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $62,439.

Dervan Forrest

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$62,093

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $3,946
Other pay: $1,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,093
Hire date: 2017-05-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 95
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Dervan Forrest holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,093.

Sammy Caban

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,859

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $648
Other pay: $4,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,859
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 16
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Sammy Caban works as a Gardener for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Sammy earned $61,859 in 2025.

Stacey Granda

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,859

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $4,884
Other pay: $752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,859
Hire date: 2019-12-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 121
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Stacey Granda serves as a Gardener based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,859.

Paul Lagalante

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,737

Base pay: $56,250
Overtime: $154
Other pay: $5,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,737
Hire date: 2006-04-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,066
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Paul Lagalante works as a Gardener for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Paul earned $61,737 in 2025.

Frank Peek

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,405

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $4,318
Other pay: $865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,405
Hire date: 2021-04-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 106.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Frank Peek holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $61,405.

Lenin Perez

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,313

Base pay: $55,051
Overtime: $4,774
Other pay: $1,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,313
Hire date: 2015-01-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 112
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,040

Lenin Perez is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $61,313.

Ruben Serrano

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$61,011

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $3,377
Other pay: $1,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,011
Hire date: 2021-04-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 83
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Ruben Serrano holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $61,011.

Daphnye Rodin

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$60,999

Base pay: $52,503
Overtime: $1,872
Other pay: $6,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,999
Hire date: 2004-04-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,066
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 45.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Daphnye Rodin holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,999.

Tailormarie Skinner

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$60,645

Base pay: $56,134
Overtime: $3,379
Other pay: $1,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,645
Hire date: 2017-07-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 83.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Tailormarie Skinner holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,645.

Rosa Marine

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$60,318

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $765
Other pay: $3,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,318
Hire date: 2005-08-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 17.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Rosa Marine holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $60,318.

Joseph Austin

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$60,105

Base pay: $57,257
Overtime: $2,191
Other pay: $658
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,105
Hire date: 2013-06-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 54
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,119.9

Joseph Austin holds the role of Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,105.

Jessie Brown

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$59,750

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $2,306
Other pay: $1,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,750
Hire date: 2021-05-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 56
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Jessie Brown serves as a Gardener based in Bronx. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $59,750.

Ahmed Essaber

Gardener/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$59,451

Base pay: $56,223
Overtime: $492
Other pay: $2,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,451
Hire date: 2014-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,015
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 11.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Ahmed Essaber is a Gardener at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $59,451.