Suffolk County, New York / Police
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 2
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Thomas Henry holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $404,371.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Soto works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Michael earned $403,574 in 2024.
5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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Michael Obrien 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 $401,840.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Solon Parker works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. Solon earned $401,723 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, John Mercurio serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $400,259.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Robert Popdan serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $399,593.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Christopher Breuer works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Christopher earned $398,544 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, Nicholas Vezzi serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $397,764.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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John Ogrady 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 $397,647.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Stephen Jacobs is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $397,554.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Christopher Calvacca 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 $396,121.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Steven Surian is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). 2024 total compensation came to $395,601.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Scott Aquilino is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $394,418.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Glenn Devenish works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Glenn earned $393,754 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, John Farley serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $393,260.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Michael Stopanio holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $393,195.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Daniel Chmura serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $392,379.
5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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John Dillon is a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $390,512.
5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Kimberly Mcgreevey serves as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $389,694.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Stephen Guyer holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $389,466.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Ronald Leli is a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. 2024 total compensation came to $388,189.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Christopher Talt holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $387,234.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Anthony Dangio works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Anthony earned $387,143 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Gardy Wool holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $384,917.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Donal Hughes serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $384,187.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, William Zambito serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $383,672.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Guido Cirenza serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $382,583.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Jeffrey Bottari works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Jeffrey earned $381,766 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, John Jex serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $380,921.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Paul Hernandez holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $380,637.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Brendan Ohara serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $379,920.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Marco Giudice serves as a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $377,178.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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James Hayes is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. 2024 total compensation came to $376,877.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Thomas Bosco 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 $375,510.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Edward Ryby works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Edward earned $375,284 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Michael Orobello 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 $375,152.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Robert Piccarillo works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Robert earned $374,468 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Everett Wehr works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Everett earned $374,178 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Ronca holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $373,776.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, Christina Gleason serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $372,371.