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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Ellen Parkhurst

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$113,131

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,131
Hire date: 2016-10-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

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

Ellen Parkhurst holds the role of City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,131.

Elizabeth Ezratty

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$113,117

Base pay: $110,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,117
Hire date: 2014-07-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,738
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,551.45

Elizabeth Ezratty is a City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $113,117.

Ivan Cruz-Morales

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$112,505

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,505
Hire date: 2014-12-01
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

Ivan Cruz-Morales holds the role of City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,505.

Elisabeth Pecina

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$111,184

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,184
Hire date: 2023-05-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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

Elisabeth Pecina is a City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $111,184.

Jongwon Kwon

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$110,940

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,940
Hire date: 2019-10-21
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, Jongwon Kwon serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,940.

Md Twyeafur Rahman

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$110,681

Base pay: $109,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,681
Hire date: 2019-08-26
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

Md Twyeafur Rahman works as a City Research Scientist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Md earned $110,681 in 2025.

Anabelinda De Castro

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$109,361

Base pay: $108,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,361
Hire date: 2021-10-04
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

Anabelinda De Castro is a City Research Scientist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $109,361.

Jack Mullan

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$109,074

Base pay: $108,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,074
Hire date: 2022-05-09
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, Jack Mullan serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,074.

Stuart Sandhaus

City Research Scientist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$108,582

Base pay: $105,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,582
Hire date: 2017-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $108,356
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Stuart Sandhaus serves as a City Research Scientist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,582.