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City Research Scientist

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

11 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $46,236, below the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $655.8K
Role median: $46,236
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,360$125,802+

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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

City Research Scientist is held in 37 New York City departments. In New York City Housing Authority, the median of $46,236 ranks #36 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 & Development

$104,082 · 8

New York City 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.

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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 Scientist 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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Darius Mehri

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$126,526

Base pay: $123,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,526
Hire date: 2022-01-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $127,467
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Darius Mehri works as a City Research Scientist for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Darius earned $126,526 in 2025.

Anm Saifuzzaman

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$122,904

Base pay: $120,864
Overtime: $453
Other pay: $1,586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,904
Hire date: 2019-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,912
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 6.75
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anm Saifuzzaman holds the role of City Research Scientist at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,904.

Ratha Perinparaja

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$99,379

Base pay: $78,260
Overtime: $20,879
Other pay: $240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,379
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,991
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 379.5
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Ratha Perinparaja serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $99,379.

Victoria Jimenez

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$92,707

Base pay: $92,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,707
Hire date: 2024-02-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,713
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Victoria Jimenez is a City Research Scientist at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $92,707.

Cecilia Anette Ramirez Valenzu

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$77,682

Base pay: $72,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,682
Hire date: 2024-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,070
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,400

At New York City Housing Authority, Cecilia Anette Ramirez Valenzu serves as a City Research Scientist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,682.

Natalie Wong

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$46,236

Base pay: $46,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,236
Hire date: 2024-11-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $82,600
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,050

Natalie Wong holds the role of City Research Scientist at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $46,236.

Ruolan Lin

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$37,231

Base pay: $37,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,231
Hire date: 2024-04-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $74,160
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 916.12

Ruolan Lin is a City Research Scientist at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $37,231.

Windegouda Thiombiano

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$27,905

Base pay: $27,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,905
Hire date: 2025-03-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $123,900
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 420

Windegouda Thiombiano works as a City Research Scientist for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Windegouda earned $27,905 in 2025.

Cecelia Harold

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$17,452

Base pay: $17,266
Overtime: $186
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,452
Hire date: 2025-03-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,663
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 4.5
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 420

Cecelia Harold is a City Research Scientist at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $17,452.

Cong Chen

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$4,429

Base pay: $4,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,429
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $72,190
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 112

Cong Chen works as a City Research Scientist for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Cong earned $4,429 in 2025.

Henry Nwankwo

City Research Scientist/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$3,360

Base pay: $3,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,360
Hire date: 2021-12-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $87,349
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 70

Henry Nwankwo works as a City Research Scientist for New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Henry earned $3,360 in 2025.