New York City / Hra/Dept of Social Services / Administrative Director of Social Services

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Administrative Director of Social Services

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

149 employees hold this title in Hra/Dept of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $113,451, above the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 149
Total payroll: $17.5M
Role median: $113,451
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,783$210,002+

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

How total compensation varies among the 149 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.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Administrative Director of Social Services is held in 12 New York City departments. In Hra/Dept of Social Services, the median of $113,451 ranks #8 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement System

$160,356 · 1

Department for the Aging

$139,204 · 8

Civilian Complaint Review Bd

$129,282 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$123,202 · 303

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$120,297 · 4

Department of Homeless Services

$119,333 · 183

Department of Correction

$116,205 · 14

Department of Education Administrative

$107,711 · 9

NYC Housing Authority

$101,571 · 2

Department of Youth & Community Development Services

$90,308 · 2

Department of Probation

$206 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Patricia Cantara

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$146,146

Base pay: $145,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,146
Hire date: 2016-04-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $153,704
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Patricia Cantara serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,146.

Sandra Brown

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$144,674

Base pay: $144,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,674
Hire date: 1985-07-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,803
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sandra Brown is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years). 2025 total compensation came to $144,674.

Nathalie Saint Jean-Cele

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$144,497

Base pay: $144,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,497
Hire date: 2017-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,620
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Nathalie Saint Jean-Cele serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,497.

Anthony Wade

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$142,446

Base pay: $142,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,446
Hire date: 2014-09-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $147,149
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anthony Wade holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,446.

Tommy Shi

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$141,803

Base pay: $140,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,803
Hire date: 2015-08-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,248
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tommy Shi holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,803.

Denise Williams

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$141,725

Base pay: $140,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,725
Hire date: 2003-08-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,722
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Denise Williams is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $141,725.

Naomi Mark

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$141,243

Base pay: $139,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,243
Hire date: 1997-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,190
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Naomi Mark is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. 2025 total compensation came to $141,243.

Audrey Diop

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$139,262

Base pay: $139,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,262
Hire date: 2006-05-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,199
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Audrey Diop serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $139,262.

Evelyn Chevalier-Lui

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$138,641

Base pay: $138,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,641
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $143,556
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Evelyn Chevalier-Lui holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $138,641.

Felix Rodriguez

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$138,331

Base pay: $138,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,331
Hire date: 2014-07-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $143,236
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Felix Rodriguez works as a Administrative Director of Social Services for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Felix earned $138,331 in 2025.

Myrna Su Vilardell

Administrative Director of Social Services/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$137,981

Base pay: $137,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $785
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,981
Hire date: 2024-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,569
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Myrna Su Vilardell serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,981.