First Deputy Commissioner

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1 employees hold this title in Hra/Dept of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $91,533, above the department median of $68,341.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $91.5K
Role median: $91,533
Agency median: $68,341
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

First Deputy Commissioner is held in 8 New York City departments. In Hra/Dept of Social Services, the median of $91,533 ranks #7 of 8.

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Employees with this title

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Molly Schaeffer

First Deputy Commissioner/Hra/Dept of Social Services

2025 total comp

$91,533

Base pay: $91,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,533
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $236,920
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 69
Regular Hours: 728

Molly Schaeffer is a First Deputy Commissioner at Hra/Dept of Social Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. 2025 total compensation came to $91,533.