New York City / Police Department / Psychologist

Job-title file

Psychologist

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

31 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $114,578, above the department median of $91,862.

Employees: 31
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $114,578
Agency median: $91,862
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$627$169,882+

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How total compensation varies among the 31 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

Psychologist is held in 2 New York City departments. In Police Department, the median of $114,578 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Correction

$114,424 · 3

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

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Psychologist beyond New York City

This role is reported in 17 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $114,501 ranks #9 of 17. See Psychologist across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Seattle Public Schools

$152,738 · 57

Alpine School District, Utah

$139,395 · 12

$138,581 · 17

$123,944 · 350

$121,440 · 43

$119,750 · 137

$119,677 · 27

$115,941 · 55

Median total compensation for comparable Psychologistroles 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

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Catherine Lamstein-Reiss

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$176,711

Base pay: $125,002
Overtime: $29,446
Other pay: $22,263
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,711
Hire date: 2000-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 289.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Catherine Lamstein-Reiss works as a Psychologist for Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Catherine earned $176,711 in 2025.

Alexander Stratis

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$165,329

Base pay: $125,005
Overtime: $20,263
Other pay: $20,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,329
Hire date: 2014-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,482
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 192.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Police Department, Alexander Stratis serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,329.

Amy Theobald

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$164,214

Base pay: $125,005
Overtime: $20,554
Other pay: $18,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,214
Hire date: 2018-01-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $126,482
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 207.75
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Amy Theobald holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,214.

Jose Del Toro Alonso

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$139,554

Base pay: $92,491
Overtime: $34,924
Other pay: $12,139
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,554
Hire date: 2020-02-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 473.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jose Del Toro Alonso holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,554.

Melissa Chipollini Alva

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$137,355

Base pay: $95,792
Overtime: $23,542
Other pay: $18,022
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,355
Hire date: 2022-08-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,287
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 310.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Police Department, Melissa Chipollini Alva serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,355.

Brittany Mccullough

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$136,243

Base pay: $94,073
Overtime: $22,011
Other pay: $20,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,243
Hire date: 2023-07-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 278.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Brittany Mccullough holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $136,243.

Jennifer Zhang

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$135,589

Base pay: $94,073
Overtime: $27,436
Other pay: $14,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,589
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 342
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jennifer Zhang works as a Psychologist for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Jennifer earned $135,589 in 2025.

Bradley Luckett

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$132,920

Base pay: $94,073
Overtime: $25,036
Other pay: $13,811
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,920
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 337.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Police Department, Bradley Luckett serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,920.

Chardel Garrido

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$130,692

Base pay: $92,669
Overtime: $24,456
Other pay: $13,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,692
Hire date: 2019-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,623
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 329
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Police Department, Chardel Garrido serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $130,692.

Sahar Jaafar

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$127,272

Base pay: $89,006
Overtime: $24,000
Other pay: $14,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,272
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 315.75
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sahar Jaafar works as a Psychologist for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Sahar earned $127,272 in 2025.

Vanja Radoncic

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$124,468

Base pay: $93,797
Overtime: $16,963
Other pay: $13,707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,468
Hire date: 2019-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 219.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Vanja Radoncic holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,468.

Christina Gille

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$123,957

Base pay: $102,256
Overtime: $10,632
Other pay: $11,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,957
Hire date: 2021-02-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,732
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 133
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christina Gille is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $123,957.

Buzz Ornsteiner

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$123,796

Base pay: $107,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,796
Hire date: 2021-10-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Police Department, Buzz Ornsteiner serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $123,796.

Janelle Rondeau

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$123,787

Base pay: $107,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,787
Hire date: 2021-10-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Janelle Rondeau is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $123,787.

Matthew Southard

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$118,392

Base pay: $89,332
Overtime: $14,718
Other pay: $14,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,392
Hire date: 2019-11-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 166.75
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,540

Matthew Southard holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,392.

Marisol Habrahamshon

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$114,578

Base pay: $89,285
Overtime: $12,160
Other pay: $13,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,578
Hire date: 2024-08-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 145
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,540

Marisol Habrahamshon holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $114,578.

Peter Fiasca

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$106,013

Base pay: $94,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,013
Hire date: 2019-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Peter Fiasca works as a Psychologist for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Peter earned $106,013 in 2025.

Alec Twibell

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$103,489

Base pay: $86,467
Overtime: $7,224
Other pay: $9,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,489
Hire date: 2024-07-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 103.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,715

Alec Twibell is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $103,489.

Nina Yamini

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$98,854

Base pay: $75,275
Overtime: $8,944
Other pay: $14,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,854
Hire date: 2022-09-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 145.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nina Yamini holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,854.

Brian Ellison

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$92,797

Base pay: $81,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,797
Hire date: 2024-09-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,400

Brian Ellison holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,797.

Julie Klaber

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$87,239

Base pay: $76,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,239
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,018
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,330

At Police Department, Julie Klaber serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,239.

Amanda Desantis

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$86,763

Base pay: $67,367
Overtime: $11,588
Other pay: $7,808
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,763
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 164.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,330

Amanda Desantis is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $86,763.

Sally Li

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$86,336

Base pay: $67,367
Overtime: $11,089
Other pay: $7,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,336
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,211
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 155.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,330

Sally Li works as a Psychologist for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Sally earned $86,336 in 2025.

Mikinee Moses

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$77,863

Base pay: $54,118
Overtime: $14,187
Other pay: $9,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,863
Hire date: 2023-09-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,214
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 190.25
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,050

At Police Department, Mikinee Moses serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $77,863.

Kenny Gonzalez

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$69,614

Base pay: $54,443
Overtime: $8,240
Other pay: $6,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,614
Hire date: 2024-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,973
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 121
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,190

At Police Department, Kenny Gonzalez serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,614.

Shruthi Jayashankar

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$68,308

Base pay: $54,443
Overtime: $6,733
Other pay: $7,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,308
Hire date: 2024-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,973
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 104
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,190

At Police Department, Shruthi Jayashankar serves as a Psychologist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $68,308.

Stephanie Tacopina

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$64,432

Base pay: $50,554
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $13,778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,432
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $108,115
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 1.5
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 875

Stephanie Tacopina is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $64,432.

Margaret Blake

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$62,383

Base pay: $56,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,383
Hire date: 2019-09-16
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 1,026

Margaret Blake holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,383.

James Pollock Iv

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$2,527

Base pay: $5,510
Overtime: $1
Other pay: -$2,984
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,527
Hire date: 2022-01-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $89,728
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 0

James Pollock Iv is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $2,527.

Katherine Behar

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$2,202

Base pay: $2,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,202
Hire date: 2025-05-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,287
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 42

Katherine Behar holds the role of Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,202.

Sheng-Mei Chiu-Palmer

Psychologist/Police Department

2025 total comp

$627

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $627
Hire date: 1989-08-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 56
Regular Hours: 0

Sheng-Mei Chiu-Palmer is a Psychologist at Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $627.