New York City / District Attorney Kings County

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District Attorney Kings County

Source file: New York City — Citywide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The District Attorney Kings County handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2025, this agency had 1,534 employees with median total compensation of $68,052; the highest distinct record was $231,937.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $118.8M
Employees: 1,534
Median total: $68,052
Highest record: $231,937

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$4,146$196,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,534 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,052) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $74,279 (96%)
Overtime — $454 (1%)
Other — $2,734 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$9,579

$44,614

$68,052

$107,811

$154,839

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $154,839 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,579. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Assistant District Attorney

641 · $107,811

Community Associate

433 · $50,645

Community Coordinator

150 · $78,837

Community Assistant

117 · $41,300

Summer College Intern

62 · $6,619

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Christian Calderon

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$154,120

Base pay: $153,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,120
Hire date: 2016-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christian Calderon is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $154,120.

Heather Echenberg

Special Assistant to the District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$153,671

Base pay: $152,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,671
Hire date: 2024-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $165,200
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Heather Echenberg works as a Special Assistant to the District Attorney for District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Heather earned $153,671 in 2025.

Max Fidler

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$153,355

Base pay: $152,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,355
Hire date: 2013-01-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $160,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Max Fidler is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). 2025 total compensation came to $153,355.

Mary Monahan

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$152,921

Base pay: $151,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,921
Hire date: 2019-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Mary Monahan works as a Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Mary earned $152,921 in 2025.

David Ingle

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$152,346

Base pay: $151,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,346
Hire date: 2017-03-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $152,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

David Ingle holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $152,346.

Natalie Riether

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$152,346

Base pay: $151,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,346
Hire date: 2005-01-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $152,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Natalie Riether is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $152,346.

Eric Kang

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$152,204

Base pay: $151,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,204
Hire date: 2012-01-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $160,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Eric Kang works as a Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Eric earned $152,204 in 2025.

Celia Gordon

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$151,196

Base pay: $150,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,196
Hire date: 2024-04-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $152,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Celia Gordon serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,196.

Grace Hogan

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$151,150

Base pay: $145,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,150
Hire date: 1998-03-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,722

Grace Hogan is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $151,150.

Dewey Golkin

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$150,572

Base pay: $149,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,572
Hire date: 2022-02-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Dewey Golkin holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $150,572.

Michelle Needle

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$150,373

Base pay: $148,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,373
Hire date: 2005-07-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michelle Needle holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,373.

Julie Degenaro

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$149,853

Base pay: $148,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,853
Hire date: 2022-11-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Julie Degenaro holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,853.

Kara Stanziale

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$149,807

Base pay: $148,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,807
Hire date: 2012-01-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kara Stanziale is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $149,807.

Denise Ho Choy

Reporter/ Stenographer/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$149,316

Base pay: $94,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,652
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,316
Hire date: 2004-05-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,703
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Denise Ho Choy serves as a Reporter/ Stenographer based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $149,316.

Theresa Robitaille

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$148,336

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,336
Hire date: 2007-01-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Theresa Robitaille holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,336.

Melissa Wachs

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$148,142

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,142
Hire date: 2021-09-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Melissa Wachs is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $148,142.

Joel Greenwald

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$147,360

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,360
Hire date: 2017-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Joel Greenwald serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $147,360.

Jason Eldridge

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$147,360

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,360
Hire date: 2020-12-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Jason Eldridge serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $147,360.

Rebecca Height

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$147,360

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,360
Hire date: 2021-04-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Rebecca Height serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,360.

Gwen Barnes

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$147,360

Base pay: $146,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,360
Hire date: 2013-07-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,500
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gwen Barnes holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,360.

Anthea Bruffee

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$146,609

Base pay: $145,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,609
Hire date: 1983-01-03
Pay basis: Annual (prorated)
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,456

Anthea Bruffee works as a Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1983, they have about 42 years of service. Anthea earned $146,609 in 2025.

Yarden Carmon

Confidential Strategy Planner/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$146,563

Base pay: $140,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,563
Hire date: 2022-01-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,261
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

Yarden Carmon is a Confidential Strategy Planner at District Attorney Kings County based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $146,563.

Jose Interiano

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$146,259

Base pay: $145,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,259
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Jose Interiano serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,259.

Gabriella Crooms

Reporter/ Stenographer/District Attorney Kings County

2025 total comp

$146,255

Base pay: $94,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,255
Hire date: 2007-04-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 903
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney Kings County, Gabriella Crooms serves as a Reporter/ Stenographer based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,255.