New York City / Hra/Dept of Social Services / City Research Scientist

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City Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

81 employees hold this title in Hra/Dept of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $100,309, above the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 81
Total payroll: $7.3M
Role median: $100,309
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$71$125,922+

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How total compensation varies among the 81 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

City Research Scientist is held in 37 New York City departments. In Hra/Dept of Social Services, the median of $100,309 ranks #13 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Technology & Innovation

$119,470 · 4

Fire Department

$114,565 · 17

District Attorney-Manhattan

$110,634 · 1

Department for the Aging

$109,954 · 5

Department of Business Service

$105,354 · 12

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$104,500 · 7

Bronx District Attorney

$104,415 · 9

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$104,082 · 8

NYC Department of Veterans' Services

$102,548 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$101,607 · 969

Department of Environment Protection

$101,363 · 123

Department of Correction

$100,697 · 39

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

Compare jurisdictions

City Research Scientist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $99,158 ranks #2 of 2. See City Research Scientist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$110,994 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable City Research Scientistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Claire Reynolds

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,635

Base pay: $106,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,635
Hire date: 2023-05-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $118,915
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Claire Reynolds holds the role of City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $106,635.

Glendalis Perez

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,181

Base pay: $105,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,181
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Glendalis Perez works as a City Research Scientist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Glendalis earned $106,181 in 2025.

Leo Rayfiel

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,181

Base pay: $106,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,181
Hire date: 2024-04-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,566
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Leo Rayfiel works as a City Research Scientist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Leo earned $106,181 in 2025.

Milagros Ramirez

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,704

Base pay: $105,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,704
Hire date: 2021-10-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $112,883
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Milagros Ramirez serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,704.

Zobaer Ahmed

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$103,196

Base pay: $103,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,196
Hire date: 2023-07-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Zobaer Ahmed is a City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $103,196.

Ora Kemp

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$103,148

Base pay: $103,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,148
Hire date: 2023-12-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,348
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Ora Kemp holds the role of City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,148.

Wimal Pitigala

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$102,713

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,713
Hire date: 1999-11-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Wimal Pitigala holds the role of City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,713.

Oliver Ponce

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$101,114

Base pay: $100,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,114
Hire date: 2023-03-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,062
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Oliver Ponce is a City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $101,114.

Dean Carrano

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$100,902

Base pay: $97,787
Overtime: $333
Other pay: $2,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,902
Hire date: 2016-10-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,904
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 6
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Dean Carrano serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $100,902.