New York City / Hra/Dept of Social Services / Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist

Job-title file

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

707 employees hold this title in Hra/Dept of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $97,255, above the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 707
Total payroll: $66.7M
Role median: $97,255
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$800$128,965+

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

How total compensation varies among the 707 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 6,920 people — is $52,980. Hra/Dept of Social Services pays a median base salary of $67,306 for this role, 27% above that figure — about the 75th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Hra/Dept of Social Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,540

$49,660

$52,980

$67,370

$81,220

Hra/Dept of Social Services median · $67,306

The bar is the range of annual wages for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Hra/Dept of Social Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 154,800 people — is $54,210. Hra/Dept of Social Services’s median base salary is 24% above that national figure, about the 80th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,900

$45,910

$54,210

$63,610

$74,690

Hra/Dept of Social Services median · $67,306

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 693 of 707 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Hra/Dept of Social Services is $97,255, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist is held in 2 New York City departments. In Hra/Dept of Social Services, the median of $97,255 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

NYC Housing Authority

$80,617 · 5

Median total compensation for the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist 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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Denise Emanuel

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$71,019

Base pay: $59,518
Overtime: $6,833
Other pay: $4,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,019
Hire date: 2004-06-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,419
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 122.5
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Denise Emanuel works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Denise earned $71,019 in 2025.

Janam Shrestha

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,824

Base pay: $67,174
Overtime: $1,380
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,824
Hire date: 2019-12-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 26.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Janam Shrestha serves as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,824.

Shatina Brown

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,748

Base pay: $67,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,748
Hire date: 2012-05-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Shatina Brown is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $70,748.

Philip Simmons

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,731

Base pay: $67,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,731
Hire date: 2012-06-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Philip Simmons holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $70,731.

Lorna Myles

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,603

Base pay: $62,684
Overtime: $5,186
Other pay: $2,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,603
Hire date: 2017-02-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 137.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lorna Myles holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,603.

George-Gboyega Adeyemi Sr

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,583

Base pay: $65,694
Overtime: $2,397
Other pay: $2,492
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,583
Hire date: 2015-10-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 51
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

George-Gboyega Adeyemi Sr is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $70,583.

Nivedita Kumar

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,442

Base pay: $61,508
Overtime: $4,986
Other pay: $3,948
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,442
Hire date: 2013-08-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 116.98
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nivedita Kumar is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). 2025 total compensation came to $70,442.

Vicky Vargas

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$70,426

Base pay: $66,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,426
Hire date: 2015-02-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Vicky Vargas serves as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $70,426.

Joanne Kent

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,957

Base pay: $66,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,832
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,957
Hire date: 1989-04-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,142
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,381.97

Joanne Kent holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,957.

Emily Fayomi

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,546

Base pay: $50,874
Overtime: $13,970
Other pay: $4,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,546
Hire date: 1994-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,787
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 226
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,175.57

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Emily Fayomi serves as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,546.

Pauline Clarke

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,342

Base pay: $62,521
Overtime: $2,730
Other pay: $4,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,342
Hire date: 1988-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,374
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 55
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,610

Pauline Clarke holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $69,342.

Lyubov Szulc

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,215

Base pay: $64,480
Overtime: $1,806
Other pay: $2,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,215
Hire date: 2015-12-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 43.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,750

Lyubov Szulc is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $69,215.

Michelle Persaud

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,133

Base pay: $60,284
Overtime: $2,814
Other pay: $6,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,133
Hire date: 2010-06-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 66
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michelle Persaud is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $69,133.

Maria Valdez

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,075

Base pay: $64,562
Overtime: $422
Other pay: $4,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,075
Hire date: 2008-11-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,749

Maria Valdez works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Maria earned $69,075 in 2025.

Nicole White

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$69,059

Base pay: $64,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,059
Hire date: 2010-06-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nicole White works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Nicole earned $69,059 in 2025.

Chercal Hudson-Butler

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,937

Base pay: $65,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,937
Hire date: 2010-03-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Chercal Hudson-Butler is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. 2025 total compensation came to $68,937.

Soraya Pierre

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,427

Base pay: $55,001
Overtime: $6,163
Other pay: $7,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,427
Hire date: 2004-06-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,134
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 152.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Soraya Pierre holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $68,427.

Veniece Russell

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,241

Base pay: $49,489
Overtime: $14,023
Other pay: $4,729
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,241
Hire date: 2009-04-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 268.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,339.25

Veniece Russell works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Veniece earned $68,241 in 2025.

Rifat Kabir

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,217

Base pay: $58,684
Overtime: $7,131
Other pay: $2,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,217
Hire date: 2015-06-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 201
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rifat Kabir is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $68,217.

Jennifer Bodden

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,128

Base pay: $58,809
Overtime: $7,171
Other pay: $2,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,128
Hire date: 2019-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 166.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Jennifer Bodden serves as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist based in Bronx. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $68,128.

Lisa Rivers

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,072

Base pay: $46,545
Overtime: $17,405
Other pay: $4,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,072
Hire date: 1996-04-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,263
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 340.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,260

Lisa Rivers works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Lisa earned $68,072 in 2025.

Dorothy Crowell

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$68,005

Base pay: $54,874
Overtime: $8,134
Other pay: $4,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,005
Hire date: 1993-12-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,623
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 175
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,540

Dorothy Crowell holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,005.

Yesenia Nunez

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$67,746

Base pay: $52,654
Overtime: $7,890
Other pay: $7,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,746
Hire date: 1999-11-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,546
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 151.5
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,491

Yesenia Nunez holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,746.

Loris Pierre

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$67,221

Base pay: $64,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,221
Hire date: 2012-10-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Loris Pierre is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. 2025 total compensation came to $67,221.

Pampata Raysor

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$66,742

Base pay: $58,771
Overtime: $4,620
Other pay: $3,352
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,742
Hire date: 2005-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,243
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 87
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,365

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Pampata Raysor serves as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,742.

Shelagh Hayes

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$65,958

Base pay: $60,970
Overtime: $551
Other pay: $4,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,958
Hire date: 1993-10-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,971
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 13.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,587.37

Shelagh Hayes is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $65,958.

Kecia Mayers

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$65,751

Base pay: $57,260
Overtime: $3,706
Other pay: $4,785
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,751
Hire date: 1987-10-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,153
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 75.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,317.35

Kecia Mayers is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. 2025 total compensation came to $65,751.

Isabelle Bishop-George

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$65,714

Base pay: $60,083
Overtime: $1,041
Other pay: $4,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,714
Hire date: 1996-09-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,572
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 23
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,638

Isabelle Bishop-George works as a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Isabelle earned $65,714 in 2025.

Gerald Boswell

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$65,470

Base pay: $61,037
Overtime: $3,314
Other pay: $1,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,470
Hire date: 2021-10-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 82.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gerald Boswell is a Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $65,470.

Rahman Kazeem

Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$65,287

Base pay: $54,485
Overtime: $7,965
Other pay: $2,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,287
Hire date: 2020-02-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,316
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 168.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,589

Rahman Kazeem holds the role of Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,287.