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

5002C - Police Officer

1,810 · $129,288

5059C - School Crossing Guard

463 · $20,231

5010C - Detective (Police)

381 · $276,899

5003C - Sergeant (Police)

281 · $235,973

5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk)

159 · $101,382

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 16

Giacomo Viola

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$268,558

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $80,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $187,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $268,558
Hire date: 2000-09-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16077
Terminate: 129062
Termination Date: Jul 1, 2024

Giacomo Viola holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $268,558.

Christopher Carrano

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$268,524

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $202,297
Overtime: $12,403
Other pay: $53,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $268,524
Hire date: 2002-04-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2351
Terminate: 0

Christopher Carrano holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $268,524.

Robert Keteltas

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$268,183

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $156,685
Overtime: $83,093
Other pay: $28,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $268,183
Hire date: 2002-04-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7874
Terminate: 0

Robert Keteltas is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $268,183.

Nicola Lorusso

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$267,952

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $156,699
Overtime: $66,713
Other pay: $44,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,952
Hire date: 2001-06-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8917
Terminate: 0

At Police, Nicola Lorusso serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $267,952.

Jason Snyder

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,691

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $171,872
Overtime: $53,810
Other pay: $42,009
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,691
Hire date: 2010-06-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14412
Terminate: 0

At Police, Jason Snyder serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $267,691.

Brian Severin

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,601

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $202,031
Overtime: $22,190
Other pay: $43,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,601
Hire date: 2010-11-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14334
Terminate: 0

Brian Severin is a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $267,601.

Jennifer Foster

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,587

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $158,531
Overtime: $54,239
Other pay: $54,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,587
Hire date: 2010-06-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5309
Terminate: 0

Jennifer Foster is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $267,587.

William Cunningham

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,576

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $183,281
Overtime: $43,567
Other pay: $40,728
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,576
Hire date: 2005-09-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3469
Terminate: 0

William Cunningham is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $267,576.

William Walsh

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,562

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $203,835
Overtime: $18,348
Other pay: $45,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,562
Hire date: 1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16145
Terminate: 0

William Walsh is a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). 2024 total compensation came to $267,562.

Garfield Taylor

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,198

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $169,560
Overtime: $39,686
Other pay: $57,952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,198
Hire date: 2006-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15085
Terminate: 0

Garfield Taylor holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $267,198.

Michael Richardsen

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$267,011

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $167,274
Overtime: $37,234
Other pay: $62,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $267,011
Hire date: 2002-11-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12810
Terminate: 0

At Police, Michael Richardsen serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $267,011.

Mark Pav

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$266,953

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $160,624
Overtime: $73,629
Other pay: $32,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,953
Hire date: 2010-06-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11722
Terminate: 0

Mark Pav is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $266,953.

Joseph Carollo

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,832

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $219,063
Overtime: $10,578
Other pay: $37,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,832
Hire date: 1993-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2035
Terminate: 0

Joseph Carollo holds the role of 5005C - Captain (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,832.

Stephen Lukas

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,799

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $203,835
Overtime: $20,475
Other pay: $42,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,799
Hire date: 2003-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9060
Terminate: 0

Stephen Lukas works as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Stephen earned $266,799 in 2024.

David Zirkel

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,729

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $200,597
Overtime: $20,373
Other pay: $45,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,729
Hire date: 2001-06-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16825
Terminate: 0

David Zirkel is a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $266,729.

Richard Brooks

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,725

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $167,287
Overtime: $38,145
Other pay: $61,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,725
Hire date: 1997-05-05

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1875
Terminate: 0

At Police, Richard Brooks serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $266,725.

Michael Messina

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,724

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $153,400
Overtime: $12,327
Other pay: $100,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,724
Hire date: 2005-09-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10073
Terminate: 0

Michael Messina holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,724.

Robert Strehle

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,670

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $183,293
Overtime: $36,556
Other pay: $46,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,670
Hire date: 1991-10-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14808
Terminate: 0

Robert Strehle works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Robert earned $266,670 in 2024.

Joseph Ferro

5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,538

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $203,849
Overtime: $15,606
Other pay: $47,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,538
Hire date: 2000-09-18

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Fid: 4887
Terminate: 0

Joseph Ferro holds the role of 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,538.

Walter Fingerle

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$266,501

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $13,393
Overtime: $1,538
Other pay: $251,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,501
Hire date: 2002-11-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4815
Terminate: 211485
Termination Date: Jan 26, 2024

Walter Fingerle works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Walter earned $266,501 in 2024.

Richard Park

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$266,428

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $156,685
Overtime: $72,870
Other pay: $36,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,428
Hire date: 2002-04-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11801
Terminate: 0

Richard Park holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,428.

Melissa Rios

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,136

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $171,872
Overtime: $35,593
Other pay: $58,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,136
Hire date: 2005-09-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13074
Terminate: 0

Melissa Rios holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,136.

Gregory Jungen

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$266,061

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $181,873
Overtime: $35,491
Other pay: $48,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,061
Hire date: 2006-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7775
Terminate: 0

Gregory Jungen holds the role of 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $266,061.

Salvatore Garcia

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$266,021

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $163,770
Overtime: $66,296
Other pay: $35,955
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,021
Hire date: 2011-12-26

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Fid: 5403
Terminate: 0

At Police, Salvatore Garcia serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $266,021.

Randy Misa

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$265,959

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $163,736
Overtime: $64,057
Other pay: $38,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,959
Hire date: 2000-09-18

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Fid: 10782
Terminate: 0

At Police, Randy Misa serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $265,959.

Michael Gorey

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,914

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $189,846
Overtime: $38,300
Other pay: $37,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,914
Hire date: 2006-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5780
Terminate: 0

Michael Gorey is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $265,914.

Nicholas Guerrero

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,908

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $173,449
Overtime: $38,625
Other pay: $53,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,908
Hire date: 2010-06-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6352
Terminate: 0

Nicholas Guerrero is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $265,908.

Patrick Morash

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$265,849

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $158,446
Overtime: $65,656
Other pay: $41,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,849
Hire date: 2002-11-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10541
Terminate: 0

Patrick Morash is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $265,849.

John Oakley

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,828

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $183,293
Overtime: $34,421
Other pay: $48,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,828
Hire date: 1986-12-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11489
Terminate: 0

At Police, John Oakley serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $265,828.

Patrick Ryan

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp

$265,814

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $160,614
Overtime: $64,095
Other pay: $41,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,814
Hire date: 2005-09-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13358
Terminate: 0

Patrick Ryan works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Patrick earned $265,814 in 2024.

Christopher Tine

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,571

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $173,449
Overtime: $11,947
Other pay: $80,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,571
Hire date: 2003-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15425
Terminate: 0

Christopher Tine 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 $265,571.

Peter Guarascio

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,557

Sub-department: Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay: $169,560
Overtime: $31,129
Other pay: $64,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,557
Hire date: 2002-11-12

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Fid: 6230
Terminate: 0

At Police, Peter Guarascio serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $265,557.

Joseph Mucha

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,518

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $187,863
Overtime: $39,534
Other pay: $38,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,518
Hire date: 2007-12-26

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Fid: 10441
Terminate: 0

At Police, Joseph Mucha serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $265,518.

John Broesler

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,492

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $156,612
Overtime: $52,837
Other pay: $56,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,492
Hire date: 1981-01-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1826
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Oct 30, 2024

John Broesler works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1981, about 43 years. John earned $265,492 in 2024.

Peter Ervolina

5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,365

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $221,383
Overtime: $9,014
Other pay: $34,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,365
Hire date: 1993-12-06

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Fid: 4601
Terminate: 0

Peter Ervolina is a 5021C - Deputy Inspector (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $265,365.

Jamie Drechsler

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,294

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $165,105
Overtime: $30,844
Other pay: $69,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,294
Hire date: 2001-06-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4342
Terminate: 0

Jamie Drechsler works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Jamie earned $265,294 in 2024.

Karen Kolsch

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,170

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $219,063
Overtime: $8,867
Other pay: $37,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,170
Hire date: 1989-02-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8019
Terminate: 0

Karen Kolsch works as a 5005C - Captain (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Karen earned $265,170 in 2024.

Bridget Dormer

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,167

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $183,226
Overtime: $42,362
Other pay: $39,579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,167
Hire date: 2011-12-26

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Fid: 4049
Terminate: 0

Bridget Dormer is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $265,167.

David Murray

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,058

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $191,529
Overtime: $32,174
Other pay: $41,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,058
Hire date: 2002-11-12

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Fid: 11032
Terminate: 0

At Police, David Murray serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $265,058.

Michael Drew

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp

$265,051

Sub-department: Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay: $183,281
Overtime: $51,871
Other pay: $29,898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,051
Hire date: 2006-09-11

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Fid: 4354
Terminate: 0

Michael Drew holds the role of 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $265,051.