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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 3

Thomas Corso

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$371,555
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,380
Overtime
$97,605
Other pay
$82,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$371,555
Hire date
2000-09-18

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Thomas Corso works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Thomas earned $371,555 in 2024.

Kenneth Bunger

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$371,287
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$14,900
Overtime
$37,679
Other pay
$318,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$371,287
Hire date
1993-12-06

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Kenneth Bunger 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 $371,287.

Thomas Sullivan

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$371,279
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$106,582
Other pay
$91,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$371,279
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Thomas Sullivan holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $371,279.

Peter Barba

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$371,214
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$177,758
Overtime
$90,544
Other pay
$102,911
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$371,214
Hire date
1989-02-13

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Peter Barba works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Peter earned $371,214 in 2024.

James Hughes

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$370,793
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$177,758
Overtime
$93,380
Other pay
$99,655
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$370,793
Hire date
1995-05-22

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James Hughes works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). James earned $370,793 in 2024.

Christopher Mangi

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$367,266
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,578
Overtime
$89,530
Other pay
$86,158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$367,266
Hire date
1995-12-29

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Christopher Mangi works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Christopher earned $367,266 in 2024.

Robert Kasteard

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$367,010
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,699
Overtime
$170,298
Other pay
$40,014
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$367,010
Hire date
2010-11-29

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At Police, Robert Kasteard serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $367,010.

William Behrens

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$366,362
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$96,615
Other pay
$96,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$366,362
Hire date
1993-03-29

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William Behrens holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $366,362.

Thomas Wynne

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$365,299
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$17,419
Overtime
$1,180
Other pay
$346,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$365,299
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Jan 28, 2024

Thomas Wynne works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Thomas earned $365,299 in 2024.

Thomas Holt

5005C - Captain (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$364,573
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$224,539
Overtime
$86,094
Other pay
$53,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$364,573
Hire date
1993-03-29

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At Police, Thomas Holt serves as a 5005C - Captain (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $364,573.

Ronald Cianfrogna

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$364,293
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,798
Overtime
$86,049
Other pay
$86,446
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$364,293
Hire date
1995-12-29

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Ronald Cianfrogna works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Ronald earned $364,293 in 2024.

Steven Ziegler

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$363,921
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$174,547
Overtime
$78,905
Other pay
$110,469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$363,921
Hire date
1995-05-31

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At Police, Steven Ziegler 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 $363,921.

Christopher Gleason

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$362,718
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$92,368
Other pay
$96,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$362,718
Hire date
1995-05-22

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Christopher Gleason 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 $362,718.

James Zappulla

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$362,450
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,545
Overtime
$74,607
Other pay
$96,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$362,450
Hire date
1993-12-06

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James Zappulla holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $362,450.

Kevin Finnegan

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$361,751
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,479
Overtime
$75,575
Other pay
$94,697
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$361,751
Hire date
1995-10-30

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At Police, Kevin Finnegan 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 $361,751.

George Obrien

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$361,654
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$89,604
Other pay
$98,601
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$361,654
Hire date
1995-03-13

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George Obrien is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $361,654.

Michael Kinahan

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$359,558
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$90,614
Other pay
$95,495
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$359,558
Hire date
1994-06-20

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Michael Kinahan is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). 2024 total compensation came to $359,558.

Joseph Collins

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$358,844
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$185,402
Overtime
$84,647
Other pay
$88,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$358,844
Hire date
1993-12-06

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Joseph Collins holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $358,844.

Michael Stella

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$358,462
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,420
Overtime
$114,700
Other pay
$70,342
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$358,462
Hire date
2003-10-20

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Michael Stella 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 $358,462.

James Pase

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$357,730
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$181,267
Overtime
$69,968
Other pay
$106,495
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$357,730
Hire date
1995-05-22

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James Pase is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. 2024 total compensation came to $357,730.

John Boreshesky

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$356,353
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$181,254
Overtime
$70,120
Other pay
$104,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$356,353
Hire date
2002-11-12

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John Boreshesky works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. John earned $356,353 in 2024.

Jeffrey Goldberg

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$355,479
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$7,630
Overtime
$1,573
Other pay
$346,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$355,479
Hire date
1989-02-13

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Jan 8, 2024

Jeffrey Goldberg works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Jeffrey earned $355,479 in 2024.

Peter Scheuerer

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$355,457
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$7,630
Overtime
$1,573
Other pay
$346,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$355,457
Hire date
1989-02-13

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Jan 8, 2024

Peter Scheuerer is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). 2024 total compensation came to $355,457.

Francis Gould

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$355,136
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,545
Overtime
$65,292
Other pay
$98,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$355,136
Hire date
1993-12-06

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At Police, Francis Gould serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $355,136.

James Poltorak

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$354,410
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$17,419
Overtime
$8,034
Other pay
$328,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$354,410
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Jan 28, 2024

James Poltorak is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $354,410.

Danny Raia

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$354,395
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,868
Overtime
$101,351
Other pay
$79,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$354,395
Hire date
1989-05-26

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Danny Raia works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). Danny earned $354,395 in 2024.

Robert Stueber

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$354,061
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,578
Overtime
$63,381
Other pay
$99,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$354,061
Hire date
1989-02-20

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Robert Stueber is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $354,061.

William Vasquez

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$353,487
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,215
Overtime
$71,996
Other pay
$90,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$353,487
Hire date
2003-10-20

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William Vasquez 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 $353,487.

Thomas Groneman

5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$352,405
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$192,363
Overtime
$105,788
Other pay
$54,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$352,405
Hire date
1985-02-25

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Thomas Groneman holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1985, about 39 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $352,405.

Brian Valentin

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$352,374
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$191,314
Overtime
$70,374
Other pay
$90,687
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$352,374
Hire date
2000-09-18

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Brian Valentin works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Brian earned $352,374 in 2024.

David Gelsomino

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$351,619
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$171,583
Overtime
$114,433
Other pay
$65,604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$351,619
Hire date
2000-09-18

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At Police, David Gelsomino 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 $351,619.

Joseph Mckenna

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$348,961
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$348,961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$348,961
Hire date
1995-12-29

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Jan 30, 2024

At Police, Joseph Mckenna serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $348,961.

James Livreri

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$348,762
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$16,430
Overtime
$2,589
Other pay
$329,743
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$348,762
Hire date
2000-09-18

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Jan 28, 2024

At Police, James Livreri serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $348,762.

Wayne Heter

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$348,192
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$75,158
Other pay
$99,585
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$348,192
Hire date
1993-12-06

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Wayne Heter holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $348,192.

Glenn Perigaut

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$348,078
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$181,254
Overtime
$43,763
Other pay
$123,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$348,078
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Glenn Perigaut 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 $348,078.

Frankie Sierra

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$347,439
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$177,758
Overtime
$97,636
Other pay
$72,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$347,439
Hire date
2001-06-04

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At Police, Frankie Sierra serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $347,439.

Michael Volpicelli

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$347,100
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,462
Overtime
$57,494
Other pay
$116,144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$347,100
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Michael Volpicelli works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Michael earned $347,100 in 2024.

Salvatore Camarda

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$346,823
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$173,449
Overtime
$73,789
Other pay
$99,585
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$346,823
Hire date
1993-03-29

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Salvatore Camarda holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $346,823.

Valentin Rosado

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$346,260
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$169,560
Overtime
$108,334
Other pay
$68,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$346,260
Hire date
2003-10-20

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At Police, Valentin Rosado 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 $346,260.

Kenneth Buckheit

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$346,241
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$177,758
Overtime
$66,595
Other pay
$101,888
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$346,241
Hire date
1992-09-08

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Kenneth Buckheit works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Kenneth earned $346,241 in 2024.