New York City / New York City Housing Authority / Administrative Engineer

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Administrative Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

11 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $133,060, above the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $133,060
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,308$204,855+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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

Administrative Engineer is held in 16 New York City departments. In New York City Housing Authority, the median of $133,060 ranks #12 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$181,871 · 11

Department of Sanitation

$167,182 · 13

Department of Parks & Recreation

$155,783 · 5

Department of Environment Protection

$152,327 · 216

Department of Education Administrative

$151,685 · 1

Department of Design & Construction

$150,962 · 71

Department of Transportation

$150,130 · 118

Police Department

$148,652 · 3

Borough President-Queens

$146,909 · 1

Department of Buildings

$142,107 · 44

Housing Preservation & Development

$133,270 · 2

Office of the Comptroller

$130,302 · 15

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

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Administrative Engineer beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $151,115 ranks #2 of 2. See Administrative Engineer across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$284,626 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Engineer roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in New York City Housing Authority

Administrative Accountant 33
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 52
Administrative Housing Development Specialist 24
Administrative Housing Manager 34
Administrative Housing Superintendent 130
Administrative Inspector 44
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 82
Administrative Project Manager 23
Administrative Staff Analyst 133
Agency Attorney 56
Assistant Housing Manager 192
Assistant Resident Building Superintendent 226
Associate Housing Development Specialist 30
Associate Inspector 24
Associate Staff Analyst 41
Bricklayer 63
Caretaker 3,978
Carpenter 292
Chief of Housing Community Activities 25
City Laborer 133
City Pest Control Aide 38
City Seasonal Aide 411
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 73
Community Associate 259
Community Coordinator 320
Community Service Aide 89
Computer Specialist 31
Computer Systems Manager 52
Confidential Investigator 45
Construction Project Manager 89
Customer Information Representative MA L 1549 76
Electrician 91
Electricians Helper 88
Elevator Mechanic 228
Elevator Mechanic Helper 144
Emergency Service Aide 63
Executive Agency Counsel 60
Glazier 25
Heating Plant Technician 203
Housing Assistant 983
Housing Exterminator 72
Housing Exterminator-Al II & III 66
Housing Manager 174
Maintenance Worker 1,582
Masons Helper 60
Painter 341
Plasterer 268
Plumber 179
Plumber's Helper 175
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 92
Resident Building Superintendent 210
Roofer 28
Secretary 437
Supervising Housing Groundskeeper 148
Supervisor Carpenter 25
Supervisor Elevator Mechanic 27
Supervisor of Housing Caretaker 195
Supervisor of Mechanical Installations & Maintenance 35
Supervisor Painter 95
Supervisor Plasterer 33

Record list

Employees with this title

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Oliver Osterwind

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$213,314

Base pay: $213,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,314
Hire date: 2014-07-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $220,865
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Oliver Osterwind holds the role of Administrative Engineer at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $213,314.

Himaxu Parikh

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$171,018

Base pay: $63,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,018
Hire date: 1998-10-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,086
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 805

Himaxu Parikh is a Administrative Engineer at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). 2025 total compensation came to $171,018.

Manuel Quintela

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$170,017

Base pay: $170,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,017
Hire date: 2022-01-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $176,035
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Manuel Quintela works as a Administrative Engineer for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Manuel earned $170,017 in 2025.

Manikandan Muthiah

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$164,117

Base pay: $164,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,117
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $169,927
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Manikandan Muthiah holds the role of Administrative Engineer at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $164,117.

Steven Chao

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$140,991

Base pay: $140,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,991
Hire date: 2014-07-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,982
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Steven Chao is a Administrative Engineer at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,991.

George Meshreky

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$133,060

Base pay: $132,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,060
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,446
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

George Meshreky works as a Administrative Engineer for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. George earned $133,060 in 2025.

Kaisar Sattar

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$130,711

Base pay: $130,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,711
Hire date: 1996-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $135,338
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Kaisar Sattar serves as a Administrative Engineer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,711.

Sohail Akhtar

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$130,685

Base pay: $130,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,685
Hire date: 2000-03-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $135,311
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Sohail Akhtar serves as a Administrative Engineer based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,685.

Mahbub Chowdhury

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$123,491

Base pay: $126,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$3,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,491
Hire date: 2023-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,438
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Mahbub Chowdhury is a Administrative Engineer at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $123,491.

Partha Saha

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$64,359

Base pay: $64,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,359
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,713
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 805

Partha Saha works as a Administrative Engineer for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Partha earned $64,359 in 2025.

Shahinur Rahime

Administrative Engineer/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$64,308

Base pay: $64,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,308
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $149,713
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 805

Shahinur Rahime works as a Administrative Engineer for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Shahinur earned $64,308 in 2025.