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Suffolk County, New York / Parks

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Parks

Source file: Suffolk County, New York — Salaries by Department / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Parks protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2024, this agency had 672 employees with median total compensation of $10,802; the highest distinct record was $181,545.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$14.5M
Employees
672
Median total
$10,802
Highest record
$181,545

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 672 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($10,802) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$20,081 (93%)
  • Overtime$1,001 (5%)
  • Other$435 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$2,840
$5,396
$10,802
$24,615
$62,471

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $62,471 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,840. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Page 1

Robert Vetter

4246C - Park Supervisor I/Parks

2024 total comp
$51,472
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay
$49,959
Overtime
$1,137
Other pay
$377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,472
Hire date
2011-05-21

Source-specific fields

Fid
15638
Terminate
0

Robert Vetter works as a 4246C - Park Supervisor I for Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Robert earned $51,472 in 2024.

Lynn Byrne

0207C - Principal Account Clerk/Parks

2024 total comp
$50,988
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$50,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,988
Hire date
2018-03-26

Source-specific fields

Fid
1984
Terminate
0

At Parks, Lynn Byrne serves as a 0207C - Principal Account Clerk within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,988.

Michael Harrigan

7003C - Maintenance Mechanic II/Parks

2024 total comp
$49,570
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay
$49,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,570
Hire date
2019-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid
6470
Terminate
0

Michael Harrigan holds the role of 7003C - Maintenance Mechanic II at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $49,570.

Joseph Defranco

7192C - Auto Mechanic II/Parks

2024 total comp
$49,143
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay
$47,971
Overtime
$371
Other pay
$802
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,143
Hire date
2020-06-15

Source-specific fields

Fid
3941
Terminate
0

Joseph Defranco holds the role of 7192C - Auto Mechanic II at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,143.

Michael Kommer

4246C - Park Supervisor I/Parks

2024 total comp
$48,338
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay
$43,790
Overtime
$4,172
Other pay
$377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,338
Hire date
2017-07-31

Source-specific fields

Fid
8023
Terminate
0

Michael Kommer is a 4246C - Park Supervisor I at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $48,338.

Laura Balkam

0206C - Senior Account Clerk/Parks

2024 total comp
$47,942
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$47,531
Overtime
$285
Other pay
$127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,942
Hire date
2019-07-11

Source-specific fields

Fid
702
Terminate
0

Laura Balkam holds the role of 0206C - Senior Account Clerk at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $47,942.

Stephanie Rink

0313C - Storekeeper/Parks

2024 total comp
$47,861
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$45,208
Overtime
$2,526
Other pay
$127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,861
Hire date
2023-11-14

Source-specific fields

Fid
13001
Terminate
0

Stephanie Rink holds the role of 0313C - Storekeeper at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,861.

Daniel Perrone

7301C - Labor Crew Leader/Parks

2024 total comp
$47,618
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay
$47,219
Overtime
$23
Other pay
$377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,618
Hire date
2008-05-01

Source-specific fields

Fid
11744
Terminate
0

Daniel Perrone is a 7301C - Labor Crew Leader at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $47,618.