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Community Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

7 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $42,138, below the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $244.9K
Role median: $42,138
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Below

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This role across New York City

Community Assistant is held in 56 New York City departments. In New York City Housing Authority, the median of $42,138 ranks #30 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

District Attorney Richmond Cou

$62,374 · 2

New York City Police Pension Fund

$60,675 · 1

District Attorney-Manhattan

$60,057 · 20

New York City Employees Retirement Systems

$58,576 · 4

Cultural Affairs

$57,773 · 1

District Attorney Qns County

$57,010 · 29

City Clerk

$53,965 · 1

Department of Homeless Services

$53,842 · 90

Department of Correction

$48,957 · 1

Civilian Complaint Review Board

$48,957 · 2

Department of Buildings

$48,159 · 3

Department of Parks & Recreation

$48,003 · 1

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

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Community Assistant beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $42,693 ranks #1 of 2. See Community Assistant across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$2,633 · 34

Median total compensation for comparable Community Assistant 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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David Huiett

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$45,360

Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2021-05-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,853
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

David Huiett is a Community Assistant at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $45,360.

Sha-Me Knight

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$43,132

Base pay: $42,823
Overtime: $276
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,132
Hire date: 2020-05-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,232
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 11.75
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sha-Me Knight works as a Community Assistant for New York City Housing Authority based in Bronx. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Sha-Me earned $43,132 in 2025.

Darus Saunders

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$42,873

Base pay: $42,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,873
Hire date: 2020-05-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,232
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Darus Saunders works as a Community Assistant for New York City Housing Authority based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Darus earned $42,873 in 2025.

Jaytron Lanier

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$42,138

Base pay: $42,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,138
Hire date: 2020-06-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,232
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jaytron Lanier holds the role of Community Assistant at New York City Housing Authority based in Bronx. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $42,138.

Tyler Salmon

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$40,387

Base pay: $39,823
Overtime: $556
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,387
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,501
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 20
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,995

Tyler Salmon is a Community Assistant at New York City Housing Authority based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $40,387.

Sada Harris

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$24,690

Base pay: $24,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,690
Hire date: 2024-12-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $49,030
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 945

At New York City Housing Authority, Sada Harris serves as a Community Assistant based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $24,690.

Emahni Chin

Community Assistant/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$6,276

Base pay: $6,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,276
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,970
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 315

Emahni Chin works as a Community Assistant for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Emahni earned $6,276 in 2025.