New York City / Fire Department / Telecommunications Associate

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Telecommunications Associate

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

9 employees hold this title in Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $102,451, below the department median of $126,036.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $846.6K
Role median: $102,451
Agency median: $126,036
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,361$120,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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

Telecommunications Associate is held in 22 New York City departments. In Fire Department, the median of $102,451 ranks #8 of 22.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$137,230 · 11

New York City Employees Retirement Systems

$134,903 · 1

Police Department

$112,723 · 13

Office of the Comptroller

$110,788 · 1

Department of Environment Protection

$110,681 · 7

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$108,009 · 1

Department of Correction

$105,228 · 1

Department of Education Administrative

$101,079 · 20

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$100,920 · 3

Administrative for Children's Services

$97,312 · 7

Department of City Planning

$96,453 · 1

Department of Sanitation

$92,210 · 6

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

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Other job titles in Fire Department

Administrative Community Relations Specialist 12
Administrative Fire Protection Inspector 16
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 64
Administrative Staff Analyst 60
Agency Attorney 22
Assistant Chief of Department 12
Associate Fire Protection Inspector 245
Associate Inspector 21
Associate Investigator 16
Associate Project Manager 19
Associate Staff Analyst 11
Auto Mechanic 154
Automotive Service Worker 18
Battalion Chief 390
Captain 673
Carpenter 13
Case - Management Nurse 40
Certified IT Administrator 10
City Laborer 10
City Medical Specialist 30
City Research Scientist 17
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 63
Communication Electrician 48
Community Associate 18
Community Coordinator 30
Computer Associate 31
Computer Specialist 48
Computer Systems Manager 28
Deputy Assistant Chief of Department 10
Deputy Chief 86
Electrician 13
Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee 271
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt 2,944
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic 1,014
Executive Agency Counsel 16
Fire Alarm Dispatcher 177
Fire Cadet 15
Fire Marshal 140
Fire Medical Officer 29
Fire Protection Inspector 159
Firefighter 9,015
Investigator 17
Lieutenant 1,486
Marine Engineer 22
Motor Vehicle Operator 17
Pilot 13
Plumber 15
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 120
Procurement Analyst 11
Public Records Aide 11
Radio Repair Mechanic 35
Staff Analyst 15
Supervising Communication Electrician 9
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist 847
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist-Dpty Chiefs 60
Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher 41
Supervising Fire Marshal 39
Supervisor of Mechanics 37
Supervisor of Stock Workers 17
Wiper 19

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kyle Cheng

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$121,179

Base pay: $78,419
Overtime: $34,376
Other pay: $8,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,179
Hire date: 2015-11-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,919
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 565.25
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kyle Cheng is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $121,179.

Jose Rodriguez

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$115,163

Base pay: $73,560
Overtime: $34,921
Other pay: $6,682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,163
Hire date: 2020-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,919
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 584
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,708

Jose Rodriguez is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. 2025 total compensation came to $115,163.

Richard Woehrle

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$108,987

Base pay: $94,961
Overtime: $6,967
Other pay: $7,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,987
Hire date: 2007-01-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,071
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 89.75
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,631

Richard Woehrle works as a Telecommunications Associate for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Richard earned $108,987 in 2025.

Kent Handlowitch Jr

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$106,827

Base pay: $92,798
Overtime: $8,451
Other pay: $5,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,827
Hire date: 2019-10-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,756
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 137
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Fire Department, Kent Handlowitch Jr serves as a Telecommunications Associate based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $106,827.

Christopher Hickin

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$102,451

Base pay: $97,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,451
Hire date: 2011-06-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,745
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christopher Hickin is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $102,451.

Jeffrey Chiu

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$99,738

Base pay: $94,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,738
Hire date: 2020-04-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $97,109
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jeffrey Chiu is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). 2025 total compensation came to $99,738.

Pei Luan

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$94,923

Base pay: $70,849
Overtime: $23,349
Other pay: $725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,923
Hire date: 2018-06-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,107
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 450.75
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Pei Luan is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $94,923.

Ian Mckenzie

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$93,945

Base pay: $86,382
Overtime: $1,192
Other pay: $6,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,945
Hire date: 2006-08-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,159
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 23.5
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ian Mckenzie works as a Telecommunications Associate for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Ian earned $93,945 in 2025.

Christos Mazarakis

Telecommunications Associate/Fire Department

2025 total comp

$3,361

Base pay: $3,361
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,361
Hire date: 2022-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,227
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 57
Regular Hours: 70

Christos Mazarakis is a Telecommunications Associate at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3,361.