New York City / Hra/Dept of Social Services / Eligibility Specialist

Job-title file

Eligibility Specialist

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

2,272 employees hold this title in Hra/Dept of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $51,972, below the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 2,272
Total payroll: $108.9M
Role median: $51,972
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$1,578$92,906+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,272 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

Eligibility 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 $48,887 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 20th 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 · $48,887

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 10% below that national figure, about the 34th 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 · $48,887

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 1,867 of 2,272 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 $51,972, 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

Eligibility Specialist is held in 2 New York City departments. In Hra/Dept of Social Services, the median of $51,972 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Administrative for Children's Services

$5,301 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Eligibility Specialist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $51,927 ranks #3 of 5. See Eligibility Specialist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Vermont

$69,014 · 109

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$52,121 · 287

Maine

$47,603 · 596

Georgia

$37,799 · 2,891

Median total compensation for comparable Eligibility Specialistroles 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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Herbert Williams

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$17,168

Base pay: $15,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,168
Hire date: 2018-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,507
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 840

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Herbert Williams serves as a Eligibility Specialist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,168.

Rosemarie Govinden Moonir

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,841

Base pay: $16,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,841
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 770

Rosemarie Govinden Moonir works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Rosemarie earned $16,841 in 2025.

Isiah Griffith-Pugh

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,820

Base pay: $16,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,820
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,484
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 724.72

Isiah Griffith-Pugh holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $16,820.

Wyneedwa Green

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,618

Base pay: $16,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,618
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,446
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 665

Wyneedwa Green holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,618.

Reneea Dennis

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,243

Base pay: $16,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,243
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,865
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 812

Reneea Dennis holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,243.

James Moore

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,229

Base pay: $16,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,229
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 728

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, James Moore serves as a Eligibility Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $16,229.

Shefa Begum

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$16,028

Base pay: $15,428
Overtime: $144
Other pay: $457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,028
Hire date: 2022-07-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,446
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 5.25
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 553

Shefa Begum is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $16,028.

Zerell Kane

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,433

Base pay: $15,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,433
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 686

Zerell Kane works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Zerell earned $15,433 in 2025.

Nicholle Nichols

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,404

Base pay: $15,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,404
Hire date: 2023-12-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,151

Nicholle Nichols holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,404.

Cheryl Goldhecht

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,371

Base pay: $15,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,371
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 665

Cheryl Goldhecht holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,371.

Cassandria Chandler

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,177

Base pay: $13,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,177
Hire date: 2011-10-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,446
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,330.25

Cassandria Chandler is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $15,177.

Barbara Sanchez

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,151

Base pay: $15,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,151
Hire date: 2019-08-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,446
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 560

Barbara Sanchez works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Barbara earned $15,151 in 2025.

Taisha Genao

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$15,039

Base pay: $15,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,039
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,446
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,820

Taisha Genao is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $15,039.

Desira Sullivan

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,941

Base pay: $14,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,941
Hire date: 2023-12-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,485
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 630

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Desira Sullivan serves as a Eligibility Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $14,941.

Tiffany Simmons

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,742

Base pay: $14,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,742
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 630

Tiffany Simmons is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2025 (under a year). 2025 total compensation came to $14,742.

Badirat Salawu

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,742

Base pay: $14,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,742
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 630

Badirat Salawu is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. 2025 total compensation came to $14,742.

Natalia Morales

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,606

Base pay: $13,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,606
Hire date: 2010-06-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,203
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 1,050

Natalia Morales holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $14,606.

Gwendolyn Willis

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,361

Base pay: $11,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,361
Hire date: 2014-10-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,107
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 665

Gwendolyn Willis is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $14,361.

Alfahim Adnan

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,348

Base pay: $14,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,348
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,485
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 614.25

Alfahim Adnan holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,348.

Laniya Clarke

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,049

Base pay: $14,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,049
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 630

Laniya Clarke holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,049.

Nwanyidimma Chukwujiorah

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$14,041

Base pay: $12,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,041
Hire date: 2019-03-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,638
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 693

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Nwanyidimma Chukwujiorah serves as a Eligibility Specialist based in Bronx. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,041.

Sheree Newland

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,761

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,761
Hire date: 1999-06-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,658
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 0

Sheree Newland works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Sheree earned $13,761 in 2025.

Carla Mejia

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,590

Base pay: $11,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,590
Hire date: 2017-07-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,917
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 420

Carla Mejia is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $13,590.

Tiffany Henderson

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,544

Base pay: $12,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,544
Hire date: 2024-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,485
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 700

Tiffany Henderson works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Tiffany earned $13,544 in 2025.

Janice Mcrae

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,512

Base pay: $9,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,512
Hire date: 2016-04-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,570
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 566

Janice Mcrae works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Janice earned $13,512 in 2025.

Orianna White

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,460

Base pay: $13,103
Overtime: $341
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,460
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,485
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 10.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 560

At Hra/Dept of Social Services, Orianna White serves as a Eligibility Specialist based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,460.

Kadene Samuels

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,314

Base pay: $12,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $936
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,314
Hire date: 2007-12-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,898
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 455

Kadene Samuels works as a Eligibility Specialist for Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Kadene earned $13,314 in 2025.

Quang Tran

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$13,130

Base pay: $11,310
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $1,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,130
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,484
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0.5
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 770

Quang Tran is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $13,130.

Christina Rizer

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$12,961

Base pay: $11,456
Overtime: $1,170
Other pay: $335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,961
Hire date: 2023-03-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,484
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 41.75
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 852

Christina Rizer is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Bronx. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $12,961.

Alexa Pascal

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$12,949

Base pay: $12,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,949
Hire date: 2015-05-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,042
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 453.05

Alexa Pascal is a Eligibility 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 $12,949.

Elijah Wilson

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$12,786

Base pay: $12,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,786
Hire date: 2025-02-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,866
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 560

Elijah Wilson is a Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. 2025 total compensation came to $12,786.

Steve Lin

Eligibility Specialist/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$12,641

Base pay: $10,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,641
Hire date: 2014-06-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,107
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 377.78

Steve Lin holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,641.