Suffolk County, New York / District Attorney
Agency file
The District Attorney handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2024, this agency had 572 employees with median total compensation of $89,833; the highest distinct record was $442,082.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 572 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,833) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $184,630 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,511. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 3
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Ryan Hunter works as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Ryan earned $177,192 in 2024.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Jacob Kubetz is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $177,192.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Kathleen Langlan is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $177,192.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Melissa Turk is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $177,192.
5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator/District Attorney
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Matthew Boorman works as a 5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator for District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Matthew earned $177,092 in 2024.
5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, William Buchanan serves as a 5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator within Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,092.
5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator/District Attorney
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Marc Moreno holds the role of 5735C - Deputy Chf Detective Investigator at District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $177,092.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Kristin Barnes serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,692.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Michelle Heller works as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Michelle earned $176,692 in 2024.
6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief/District Attorney
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Nicholas Santomartino works as a 6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief for District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Nicholas earned $176,189 in 2024.
5731C - Detective Investigator/District Attorney
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Daniel Ayrovainen holds the role of 5731C - Detective Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,995.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Joseph Mccarthy works as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Joseph earned $174,842 in 2024.
6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Dennis Ryan works as a 6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Dennis earned $173,457 in 2024.
5741C - Special Investigator/District Attorney
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John Roberts holds the role of 5741C - Special Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,090.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Alfred Croce works as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Alfred earned $172,858 in 2024.
6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief/District Attorney
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Tanya Coleman holds the role of 6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief at District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,785.
5731C - Detective Investigator/District Attorney
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John Bicocchi holds the role of 5731C - Detective Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,748.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Michelle Haddad is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $171,008.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Carey Ng serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,008.
5728C - District Attorney Investigator/District Attorney
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Paul Weeks holds the role of 5728C - District Attorney Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,833.
6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Michael Mccoy serves as a 6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief within Management. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,404.
6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Pamela Rabin works as a 6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Pamela earned $166,341 in 2024.
6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Anne Mayer works as a 6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Anne earned $165,761 in 2024.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Dena Alterio is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $165,397.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Elena Tomaro is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $165,124.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Jessica Lightstone serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,089.
6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Vanessa Mcevoy serves as a 6120C - Deputy Bureau Chief within Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,789.
5741C - Special Investigator/District Attorney
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Rory Forrestal works as a 5741C - Special Investigator for District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Rory earned $159,734 in 2024.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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A Saam Jalayer is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $159,651.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Eric Aboulafia works as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Eric earned $159,576 in 2024.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Rosalind Gray serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,262.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Rosa Romeo is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $158,262.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Tara Fairgrieve holds the role of 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,762.
6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Timothy Flanagan is a 6129C - Senior Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $155,826.
5740C - Assistant Special Investigator/District Attorney
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Joseph Cruzado is a 5740C - Assistant Special Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $155,142.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Joshua Bengis serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $154,455.
5728C - District Attorney Investigator/District Attorney
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Jean Mayer holds the role of 5728C - District Attorney Investigator at District Attorney within Suffolk Detective Investigators (Dipba). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,056.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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James Bartens is a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $151,216.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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Melissa Grier holds the role of 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney within Management. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,216.
6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney/District Attorney
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At District Attorney, Melisa Hanrahan serves as a 6130C - Principal Assistant District Attorney within Management. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,216.