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New York City / Police Department / Captain

Job-title file

Captain

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

404 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $198,978, above the department median of $91,862.

Employees
404
Total payroll
$79.3M
Role median
$198,978
Agency median
$91,862
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,109$241,792+

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

How total compensation varies among the 404 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

Captain is held in 5 New York City departments. In Police Department, the median of $198,978 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

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Captain beyond New York City

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $219,011 ranks #3 of 12. See Captain across all of New York City

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$454,743 · 86
City of Chicago
$185,676 · 39
California
$164,414 · 528
Vermont
$161,242 · 7
District of Columbia
$153,046 · 121
Missouri
$148,181 · 37

Median total compensation for comparable Captainroles 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

Page 1

Paul Donahue

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$229,165
Base pay
$172,865
Overtime
$34,177
Other pay
$22,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,165
Hire date
1999-07-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
264.57
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Paul Donahue holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $229,165.

Frank Tarantola

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,073
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,073
Hire date
1993-08-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Frank Tarantola holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $228,073.

Steven Rubin

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,073
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,073
Hire date
1990-04-25
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Richmond
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Steven Rubin is a Captain at Police Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. 2025 total compensation came to $228,073.

James Soares

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,019
Base pay
$152,042
Overtime
$12,754
Other pay
$63,224
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,019
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Ceased
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
1,648

James Soares works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. James earned $228,019 in 2025.

Jason Megale

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,511
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,511
Hire date
1998-08-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Richmond
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jason Megale is a Captain at Police Department based in Richmond. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $227,511.

Luis Ramirez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,263
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,897
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,263
Hire date
1995-07-05
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Luis Ramirez works as a Captain for Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Luis earned $227,263 in 2025.

Vladimir Garcia

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,062
Base pay
$154,744
Overtime
$46,941
Other pay
$25,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,062
Hire date
2006-01-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$157,515
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
480.58
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Vladimir Garcia is a Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $227,062.

Hector Barias

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,879
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,879
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Hector Barias holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $226,879.

Edwin Nuez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,879
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,879
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Edwin Nuez works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Edwin earned $226,879 in 2025.

Jason Cortes

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,668
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$7,213
Other pay
$27,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,668
Hire date
2004-01-20
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jason Cortes holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $226,668.

Thomas Milano

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,182
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,182
Hire date
1996-07-18
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Thomas Milano is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. 2025 total compensation came to $226,182.

Daniel Casella

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,900
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,534
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,900
Hire date
2007-01-23
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Daniel Casella is a Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $225,900.

Stephen Sperrazza

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,779
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,779
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Stephen Sperrazza serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $225,779.

Raymond Kwong

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,434
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,434
Hire date
2003-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Raymond Kwong serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,434.

Christopher Diakonikolas

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,434
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,434
Hire date
2003-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Christopher Diakonikolas holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,434.

Paul Melendez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,239
Base pay
$151,689
Overtime
$50,289
Other pay
$23,261
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,239
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
425.75
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Paul Melendez serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $225,239.

Jack Conway

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,996
Base pay
$161,278
Overtime
$39,166
Other pay
$24,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,996
Hire date
1999-07-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
328.5
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jack Conway works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Jack earned $224,996 in 2025.

Kevin Yam

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,953
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,586
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,953
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Kevin Yam works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Kevin earned $224,953 in 2025.

Christopher Giordano

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,891
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,891
Hire date
1995-06-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Christopher Giordano serves as a Captain based in Queens. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,891.

Salvatore Marchese

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,357
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,357
Hire date
1995-04-02
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Salvatore Marchese serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,357.

James Hynes

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,335
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,335
Hire date
1998-08-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

James Hynes works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. James earned $224,335 in 2025.

Asif Iqbal

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,288
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,288
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Asif Iqbal holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,288.

John Menoni

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$223,622
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$223,622
Hire date
2000-03-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, John Menoni serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,622.

Han Jie Lu

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$223,549
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$1,699
Other pay
$29,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$223,549
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
18.12
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Han Jie Lu holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,549.

Timothy Brown

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$223,442
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,075
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$223,442
Hire date
1995-04-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Timothy Brown is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). 2025 total compensation came to $223,442.

Lorraine Perez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$223,277
Base pay
$193,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,877
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$223,277
Hire date
2000-09-29
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Lorraine Perez serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,277.

Patrick Donohue

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,562
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,562
Hire date
1987-07-28
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Patrick Donohue works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service. Patrick earned $222,562 in 2025.

Ramnauth Ramlochan

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,130
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,763
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,130
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Ramnauth Ramlochan is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $222,130.

Lap Keung Lee

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,117
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,117
Hire date
2006-01-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Lap Keung Lee serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,117.

Francesco Pomilla

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,073
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
-$3,361
Other pay
$33,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,073
Hire date
2001-07-02
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
-42.43
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Francesco Pomilla is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $222,073.

Joseph Lapenta

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,072
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$2,370
Other pay
$27,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,072
Hire date
2008-01-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Joseph Lapenta serves as a Captain based in Queens. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,072.

Christian Hernandez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,065
Base pay
$188,414
Overtime
$744
Other pay
$32,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,065
Hire date
2001-07-02
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Christian Hernandez works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Christian earned $222,065 in 2025.

Karam Chowdhury

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$222,011
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$222,011
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
U

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Karam Chowdhury works as a Captain for Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Karam earned $222,011 in 2025.

Mathew Byrnes

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$221,540
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,174
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,540
Hire date
2008-01-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Mathew Byrnes holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $221,540.

Michael Edmonds

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$221,494
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,494
Hire date
2002-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Michael Edmonds works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Michael earned $221,494 in 2025.

Sean Finn

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$221,472
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,472
Hire date
1991-04-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Sean Finn is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $221,472.

Alexander Cedillo

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$221,237
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$5,085
Other pay
$23,786
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,237
Hire date
2007-07-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Alexander Cedillo is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $221,237.

Manuel Cabrera

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$221,027
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,027
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Manuel Cabrera is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $221,027.

Marcus Mccoy

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$220,439
Base pay
$179,930
Overtime
$19,344
Other pay
$21,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$220,439
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
216.17
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Marcus Mccoy serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,439.

Stanislav Feldshteyn

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$220,375
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$220,375
Hire date
2007-01-23
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

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Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Stanislav Feldshteyn serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,375.