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Suffolk County, New York / Police

Agency file

Police

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

The Police provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2024, this agency had 3,923 employees with median total compensation of $116,975; the highest distinct record was $713,443.

Year
2024
Employees
3,923
Median total
$116,975
Highest record
$713,443

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$18$373,776+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 3,923 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,975) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$88,124 (62%)
  • Overtime$19,182 (13%)
  • Other$35,899 (25%)
  • 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
$15,115
$60,202
$116,975
$231,090
$290,258

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $290,258 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $15,115. 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

Highest-paid first / page 1

John Sumwalt

5022C - Inspector (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$713,443
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$190,943
Overtime
$4,760
Other pay
$517,740
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$713,443
Hire date
1990-06-02

Source-specific fields

Fid
14936
Terminate
480984.5
Termination Date
Sep 27, 2024

At Police, John Sumwalt serves as a 5022C - Inspector (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $713,443.

Thomas Zagajeski

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$706,620
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$163,393
Overtime
$81,606
Other pay
$461,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$706,620
Hire date
1991-10-21

Source-specific fields

Fid
16605
Terminate
410121.6
Termination Date
Sep 29, 2024

Thomas Zagajeski holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $706,620.

Kevin Mc Keon

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$658,509
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$159,542
Overtime
$7,739
Other pay
$491,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$658,509
Hire date
1979-09-17

Source-specific fields

Fid
9774
Terminate
448190.4
Termination Date
Sep 16, 2024

Kevin Mc Keon is a 5005C - Captain (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1979 (about 45 years). 2024 total compensation came to $658,509.

Michael Marchan

5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$650,713
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$113,949
Overtime
$89,020
Other pay
$447,744
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$650,713
Hire date
1992-09-08

Source-specific fields

Fid
9455
Terminate
389088
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Michael Marchan holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $650,713.

William Ginley

5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$639,998
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$139,579
Overtime
$4,381
Other pay
$496,038
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$639,998
Hire date
1991-10-21

Source-specific fields

Fid
5824
Terminate
458648.5
Termination Date
Jul 26, 2024

William Ginley works as a 5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). William earned $639,998 in 2024.

Nicholas Favata

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$634,010
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$132,972
Overtime
$51,477
Other pay
$449,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$634,010
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
5091
Terminate
353539.2
Termination Date
Sep 29, 2024

Nicholas Favata works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Nicholas earned $634,010 in 2024.

Sean Mcquaid

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$627,172
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$99,272
Overtime
$70,597
Other pay
$457,303
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$627,172
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
10184
Terminate
353539.2
Termination Date
Jul 21, 2024

Sean Mcquaid is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $627,172.

William Berhalter

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$613,849
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$99,272
Overtime
$71,260
Other pay
$443,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$613,849
Hire date
2003-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid
876
Terminate
345550.7
Termination Date
Jul 21, 2024

William Berhalter is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $613,849.

Guy Gerig

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$612,258
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$102,642
Overtime
$59,196
Other pay
$450,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$612,258
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
5688
Terminate
354681.6
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Guy Gerig works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service. Guy earned $612,258 in 2024.

Scott Beiter

5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$611,982
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$110,215
Overtime
$67,528
Other pay
$434,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$611,982
Hire date
1993-04-09

Source-specific fields

Fid
1070
Terminate
387945.6
Termination Date
Jul 21, 2024

At Police, Scott Beiter serves as a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $611,982.

John Peterson

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$609,934
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$102,642
Overtime
$56,872
Other pay
$450,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$609,934
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
11706
Terminate
354681.6
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

John Peterson is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. 2024 total compensation came to $609,934.

Daniel Fitzpatrick

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$608,929
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$149,870
Overtime
$3,087
Other pay
$455,972
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$608,929
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
4817
Terminate
352697.4
Termination Date
Aug 25, 2024

Daniel Fitzpatrick is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). 2024 total compensation came to $608,929.

Daniel Murphy

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$582,709
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$100,219
Overtime
$33,668
Other pay
$448,823
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$582,709
Hire date
1995-10-30

Source-specific fields

Fid
10824
Terminate
350451.6
Termination Date
Jul 14, 2024

At Police, Daniel Murphy serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $582,709.

Edward Zimmerman

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$545,145
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$102,600
Overtime
$76,298
Other pay
$366,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$545,145
Hire date
2003-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid
16803
Terminate
309776.8
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Edward Zimmerman works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Edward earned $545,145 in 2024.

Bartholomew Fitzsimons

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$522,311
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$92,806
Overtime
$41,578
Other pay
$387,927
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$522,311
Hire date
1993-04-02

Source-specific fields

Fid
4825
Terminate
322627.2
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Bartholomew Fitzsimons holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $522,311.

David Katzen

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$514,080
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$96,952
Overtime
$34,980
Other pay
$382,147
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$514,080
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
7670
Terminate
322627.2
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

David Katzen works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. David earned $514,080 in 2024.

John Rowan

5027C - Chief of Division (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$511,680
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$16,570
Overtime
$3,232
Other pay
$491,877
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$511,680
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
13528
Terminate
466430.4
Termination Date
Jan 15, 2024

John Rowan holds the role of 5027C - Chief of Division (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $511,680.

Richard Kaye

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$510,299
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$92,793
Overtime
$39,799
Other pay
$377,707
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$510,299
Hire date
1995-03-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
7847
Terminate
319613.2
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Richard Kaye is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $510,299.

Colleen Cooney

5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$504,724
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$137,010
Overtime
$6,468
Other pay
$361,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$504,724
Hire date
1992-09-08

Source-specific fields

Fid
2923
Terminate
326393.4
Termination Date
Jul 28, 2024

Colleen Cooney works as a 5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. Colleen earned $504,724 in 2024.

Vincent Fox

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$499,023
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$110,874
Overtime
$13,060
Other pay
$375,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$499,023
Hire date
2001-06-04

Source-specific fields

Fid
5463
Terminate
320285.4
Termination Date
Jul 13, 2024

At Police, Vincent Fox serves as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $499,023.

James Magyar

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$499,012
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$86,718
Overtime
$30,505
Other pay
$381,789
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$499,012
Hire date
1993-12-06

Source-specific fields

Fid
9319
Terminate
322627.2
Termination Date
Jul 17, 2024

James Magyar holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $499,012.

David Young

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$474,905
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$83,665
Overtime
$25,076
Other pay
$366,164
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$474,905
Hire date
1992-01-21

Source-specific fields

Fid
16795
Terminate
305580.7
Termination Date
Jul 8, 2024

David Young works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). David earned $474,905 in 2024.

Jack Smithers

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$461,383
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$99,684
Overtime
$7,972
Other pay
$353,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$461,383
Hire date
1985-02-25

Source-specific fields

Fid
14401
Terminate
299617
Termination Date
Jul 13, 2024

Jack Smithers holds the role of 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1985 (about 39 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $461,383.

William Read

5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$460,784
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$24,200
Overtime
$3,985
Other pay
$432,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$460,784
Hire date
1982-09-27

Source-specific fields

Fid
12560
Terminate
401760
Termination Date
Jan 30, 2024

At Police, William Read serves as a 5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1982, about 42 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $460,784.

Richard Meyer

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$454,697
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$108,005
Overtime
-$864
Other pay
$347,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$454,697
Hire date
2002-04-22

Source-specific fields

Fid
10095
Terminate
285428.8
Termination Date
Sep 1, 2024

Richard Meyer works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Richard earned $454,697 in 2024.

Dale Kelly

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$445,025
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$83,678
Overtime
$25,551
Other pay
$335,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$445,025
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
7627
Terminate
270771.6
Termination Date
Jul 9, 2024

Dale Kelly is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). 2024 total compensation came to $445,025.

Dena Miceli

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$437,183
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$103,020
Overtime
$18,840
Other pay
$315,323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$437,183
Hire date
2006-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid
10108
Terminate
258772.2
Termination Date
Jul 30, 2024

Dena Miceli works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Dena earned $437,183 in 2024.

Brandi Mcloughlin

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$434,241
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$65,683
Overtime
$20,322
Other pay
$348,237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$434,241
Hire date
2006-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid
10161
Terminate
248348.3
Termination Date
Sep 28, 2024

Brandi Mcloughlin is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $434,241.

John Santora

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$422,027
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$16,840
Overtime
$31,667
Other pay
$373,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$422,027
Hire date
1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid
13638
Terminate
301222.8
Termination Date
Jan 28, 2024

At Police, John Santora serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $422,027.

Frederick Webber

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$420,675
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$8,288
Overtime
$1,881
Other pay
$410,507
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$420,675
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
16006
Terminate
380862
Termination Date
Jan 7, 2024

Frederick Webber holds the role of 5005C - Captain (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $420,675.

Michael Levy

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$420,495
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$83,692
Overtime
$30,578
Other pay
$306,225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$420,495
Hire date
1991-06-23

Source-specific fields

Fid
8471
Terminate
244769.3
Termination Date
Jul 9, 2024

At Police, Michael Levy serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $420,495.

Richard Senese

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$420,489
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$8,288
Overtime
$1,695
Other pay
$410,507
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$420,489
Hire date
1988-07-25

Source-specific fields

Fid
14074
Terminate
380862
Termination Date
Jan 7, 2024

At Police, Richard Senese serves as a 5005C - Captain (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1988 (about 36 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $420,489.

Franklin Abramowitz

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$417,888
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$155,504
Overtime
$210,831
Other pay
$51,554
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$417,888
Hire date
1995-03-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
30
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0

Franklin Abramowitz works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Franklin earned $417,888 in 2024.

Randy Edwards

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$416,514
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$91,858
Overtime
$37,276
Other pay
$287,380
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$416,514
Hire date
2003-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid
4407
Terminate
201204.7
Termination Date
Jul 4, 2024

Randy Edwards is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $416,514.

James Rafferty

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$413,507
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$15,504
Overtime
$11,319
Other pay
$386,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$413,507
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
12488
Terminate
353232.8
Termination Date
Jan 23, 2024

At Police, James Rafferty serves as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $413,507.

Robert Lubanski

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$411,145
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$85,200
Overtime
$22,571
Other pay
$303,374
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$411,145
Hire date
1995-03-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
9028
Terminate
240282
Termination Date
Jul 13, 2024

Robert Lubanski is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). 2024 total compensation came to $411,145.

Joseph King

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$410,401
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$19,376
Overtime
$5,781
Other pay
$385,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$410,401
Hire date
1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid
7940
Terminate
354326.4
Termination Date
Jan 28, 2024

Joseph King works as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). Joseph earned $410,401 in 2024.

Patrick Oneill

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$408,846
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$96,125
Overtime
$7,095
Other pay
$305,626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$408,846
Hire date
1994-06-20

Source-specific fields

Fid
11293
Terminate
259340.2
Termination Date
Jul 3, 2024

Patrick Oneill is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). 2024 total compensation came to $408,846.

Michael Lang

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$408,181
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$17,431
Overtime
$2,706
Other pay
$388,044
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$408,181
Hire date
1994-06-27

Source-specific fields

Fid
8403
Terminate
354326.4
Termination Date
Jan 27, 2024

Michael Lang holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $408,181.

Paul Bowden

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$406,213
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$15,504
Overtime
$6,024
Other pay
$384,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$406,213
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Fid
1420
Terminate
353232.8
Termination Date
Jan 23, 2024

Paul Bowden holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $406,213.