New York City / District Attorney-Manhattan

Agency file

District Attorney-Manhattan

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

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

In 2025, this agency had 2,090 employees with median total compensation of $67,474; the highest distinct record was $259,361.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $161.6M
Employees: 2,090
Median total: $67,474
Highest record: $259,361

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$7,845$204,230+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,090 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,474) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,890 (94%)
Overtime — $1,088 (1%)
Other — $3,341 (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

$4,140

$40,751

$67,474

$110,516

$160,197

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $160,197 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,140. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Community Associate

835 · $54,768

Assistant District Attorney

642 · $115,376

Community Coordinator

135 · $92,658

Summer Graduate Intern

94 · $3,609

College Aide

46 · $3,246

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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Similar departments

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District Attorney Richmond Cou New York City99% match
Dao District Attorney City of Philadelphia68% match

Record list

Employees

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Caroline Castillo

Community Coordinator/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,515

Base pay: $95,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,515
Hire date: 2016-11-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,978
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Caroline Castillo works as a Community Coordinator for District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Caroline earned $98,515 in 2025.

Isabella Li

Community Coordinator/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,472

Base pay: $94,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,472
Hire date: 2011-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,997
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney-Manhattan, Isabella Li serves as a Community Coordinator based in Manhattan. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,472.

Lucy Shephard

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,471

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,815
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,471
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lucy Shephard works as a Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Lucy earned $98,471 in 2025.

Katherine Mcenroe

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,411

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,411
Hire date: 2018-07-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Katherine Mcenroe holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,411.

Madison Taylor

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,409

Base pay: $93,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,409
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Madison Taylor is a Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $98,409.

Aaron Fisher

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,407

Base pay: $92,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,824
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,407
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney-Manhattan, Aaron Fisher serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,407.

Ashley Cellana

Reporter/ Stenographer/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,310

Base pay: $79,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,310
Hire date: 2021-12-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $93,026
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney-Manhattan, Ashley Cellana serves as a Reporter/ Stenographer based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $98,310.

Madison Seelman

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,301

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,301
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney-Manhattan, Madison Seelman serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,301.

Alexandra Strauss

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,246

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,246
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

At District Attorney-Manhattan, Alexandra Strauss serves as a Assistant District Attorney based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $98,246.

Kate Long

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,231

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,231
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kate Long holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $98,231.

Kathryn Facelle

Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney-Manhattan

2025 total comp

$98,206

Base pay: $93,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,206
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,000
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 901
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kathryn Facelle holds the role of Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney-Manhattan based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $98,206.