Agency file

Public Works

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

The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 836 employees with median total compensation of $61,818; the highest distinct record was $197,513.

Year: 2024
Employees: 836
Median total: $61,818
Highest record: $197,513

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$83$158,629+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 836 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,818) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,933 (84%)
Overtime — $8,170 (12%)
Other — $2,174 (3%)
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

$8,168

$37,811

$61,818

$94,960

$124,928

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $124,928 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,168. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

8051C - Custodial Worker I

61 · $40,860

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper

56 · $37,021

7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV

35 · $92,685

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)

30 · $4,544

7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III

29 · $75,982

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 19

Joseph Harris

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$13,973

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,032
Overtime: $941
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,973
Hire date: 2024-08-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6487
Terminate: 0

Joseph Harris works as a 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Joseph earned $13,973 in 2024.

William Nunziata

7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$13,830

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,447
Overtime: $1,383
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,830
Hire date: 2024-08-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11204
Terminate: 0

William Nunziata is a 7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $13,830.

Michael Rains

8051C - Custodial Worker I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$13,654

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,725
Overtime: $205
Other pay: $724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,654
Hire date: 2022-09-06

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12684
Terminate: 724.28
Termination Date: Jun 3, 2024

At Public Works, Michael Rains serves as a 8051C - Custodial Worker I within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $13,654.

Joseph Balash

8051C - Custodial Worker I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$13,000

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $6,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,000
Hire date: 2022-04-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 781
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Aug 16, 2024

Joseph Balash is a 8051C - Custodial Worker I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $13,000.

Justine Garvin

0025C - Office Assistant/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,932

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $12,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,932
Hire date: 2022-11-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5298
Terminate: 0

Justine Garvin holds the role of 0025C - Office Assistant at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,932.

Matthew Fina

8051C - Custodial Worker I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,899

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,681
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,899
Hire date: 2022-07-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5176
Terminate: 151.75
Termination Date: Apr 25, 2024

Matthew Fina is a 8051C - Custodial Worker I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $12,899.

Collin Gunderson

7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,763

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,447
Overtime: $316
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,763
Hire date: 2024-08-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6197
Terminate: 0

Collin Gunderson is a 7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $12,763.

Nicholas Marx

7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,521

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,521
Hire date: 2024-12-09

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9925
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Nov 1, 2024

Nicholas Marx works as a 7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Nicholas earned $12,521 in 2024.

Laura Imperiale

0751C - Special Projects Coordinator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,371

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $7,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,832
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,371
Hire date: 2022-04-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7225
Terminate: 4831.78
Termination Date: Jan 12, 2024

Laura Imperiale holds the role of 0751C - Special Projects Coordinator at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,371.

Matthew Pastore

7239T - Bridge Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,170

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $11,954
Overtime: $216
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,170
Hire date: 2024-05-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11926
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 30, 2024

Matthew Pastore works as a 7239T - Bridge Operator for Public Works within Temporary. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Matthew earned $12,170 in 2024.

John Michael Shaw

7304C - Assistant Labor Crew Leader/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,051

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $11,243
Overtime: $809
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,051
Hire date: 2024-08-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14362
Terminate: 0

John Michael Shaw works as a 7304C - Assistant Labor Crew Leader for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. John earned $12,051 in 2024.

Marcus Orofino

8051C - Custodial Worker I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$12,006

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $11,558
Overtime: $448
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,006
Hire date: 2024-09-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11542
Terminate: 0

Marcus Orofino is a 8051C - Custodial Worker I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $12,006.

Nikolas Colon

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,948

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $9,558
Overtime: $2,390
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,948
Hire date: 2024-10-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3110
Terminate: 0

Nikolas Colon is a 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $11,948.

Samuel Thomas

8051C - Custodial Worker I/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,750

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $11,558
Overtime: $192
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,750
Hire date: 2024-09-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15398
Terminate: 0

Samuel Thomas holds the role of 8051C - Custodial Worker I at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $11,750.

Robert Carstairs

7239T - Bridge Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,682

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $11,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,682
Hire date: 2024-05-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2386
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 26, 2024

Robert Carstairs is a 7239T - Bridge Operator at Public Works within Temporary. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $11,682.

Tony Bush

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,475

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $9,598
Overtime: $1,877
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,475
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1947
Terminate: 0

Tony Bush works as a 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Tony earned $11,475 in 2024.

Donald Dailey

7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,422

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $9,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,422
Hire date: 2007-05-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3562
Terminate: 272.93
Termination Date: Feb 16, 2024

Donald Dailey works as a 7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Donald earned $11,422 in 2024.

Bryson Gomes

7239T - Bridge Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$11,164

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $11,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,164
Hire date: 2024-05-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5628
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 30, 2024

Bryson Gomes is a 7239T - Bridge Operator at Public Works within Temporary. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $11,164.

Thomas Monaghan

7239T - Bridge Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$10,188

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $10,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,188
Hire date: 2024-05-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10605
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 27, 2024

Thomas Monaghan holds the role of 7239T - Bridge Operator at Public Works within Temporary. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,188.

Spiro Mountzouros

Retiree/Public Works

2024 total comp

$9,600

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,600
Hire date: 2023-06-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10435
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Jun 2, 2023

At Public Works, Spiro Mountzouros serves as a Retiree within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,600.

Giovanni Scavonne

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$9,536

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $7,576
Overtime: $1,960
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,536
Hire date: 2024-09-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13879
Terminate: 0

Giovanni Scavonne is a 7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours) at Public Works within Temporary. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $9,536.

Liam Knapp

7001C - Laborer/Public Works

2024 total comp

$9,123

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $7,980
Overtime: $1,143
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,123
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8080
Terminate: 0

Liam Knapp holds the role of 7001C - Laborer at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,123.

Joseph Fiore

7001C - Laborer/Public Works

2024 total comp

$9,057

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $7,581
Overtime: $1,476
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,057
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4928
Terminate: 0

Joseph Fiore works as a 7001C - Laborer for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Joseph earned $9,057 in 2024.

Maria Burdo

0025C - Office Assistant/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,922

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $8,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,922
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1853
Terminate: 0

Maria Burdo holds the role of 0025C - Office Assistant at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $8,922.

Heather Reilly

0025C - Office Assistant/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,922

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $8,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,922
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12611
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Heather Reilly serves as a 0025C - Office Assistant within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,922.

Kelly Scibico

0025C - Office Assistant/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,922

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $8,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,922
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13676
Terminate: 0

Kelly Scibico works as a 0025C - Office Assistant for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Kelly earned $8,922 in 2024.

Joseph Geldmacher

7001C - Laborer/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,753

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $7,980
Overtime: $773
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,753
Hire date: 2024-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5800
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Joseph Geldmacher serves as a 7001C - Laborer within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $8,753.

Brandon Lenberger

7676C - Indust Wste Pretrt Technician Traine/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,677

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $6,919
Overtime: $634
Other pay: $1,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,677
Hire date: 2022-12-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8630
Terminate: 1124.84
Termination Date: Feb 15, 2024

Brandon Lenberger holds the role of 7676C - Indust Wste Pretrt Technician Traine at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,677.

Emma Hillman

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,456

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $8,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,456
Hire date: 2024-11-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7194
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Dec 20, 2024

Emma Hillman works as a 7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours) for Public Works within Temporary. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Emma earned $8,456 in 2024.

Nadine Busnar

7239T - Bridge Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,420

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $8,150
Overtime: $270
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,420
Hire date: 2024-06-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1950
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 27, 2024

Nadine Busnar holds the role of 7239T - Bridge Operator at Public Works within Temporary. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,420.

Adrian Vitale

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,412

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $7,077
Overtime: $1,335
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,412
Hire date: 2024-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16258
Terminate: 0

Adrian Vitale is a 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $8,412.

Hasean Mcarthur

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,168

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $6,848
Overtime: $1,320
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,168
Hire date: 2025-01-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9877
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Dec 20, 2024

Hasean Mcarthur is a 7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours) at Public Works within Temporary. Records show a hire date of 2025-01-21. 2024 total compensation came to $8,168.

Vincenzo Cartafalsa

3816T - Student Intern II/Public Works

2024 total comp

$8,118

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $8,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,118
Hire date: 2024-06-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2388
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Sep 27, 2024

At Public Works, Vincenzo Cartafalsa serves as a 3816T - Student Intern II within Temporary. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $8,118.

Dominick Ogno

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$7,270

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $3,555
Overtime: $1,983
Other pay: $1,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,270
Hire date: 2006-07-24

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11504
Terminate: 1732.23
Termination Date: Jan 19, 2024

Dominick Ogno holds the role of 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,270.

Maxim Wally

3816T - Student Intern II/Public Works

2024 total comp

$7,161

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $7,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,161
Hire date: 2024-05-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16229
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Aug 23, 2024

Maxim Wally works as a 3816T - Student Intern II for Public Works within Temporary. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Maxim earned $7,161 in 2024.

Sebastian Baas

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper/Public Works

2024 total comp

$6,902

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $5,652
Overtime: $755
Other pay: $495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,902
Hire date: 2023-08-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 664
Terminate: 494.55
Termination Date: Feb 16, 2024

Sebastian Baas works as a 7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Sebastian earned $6,902 in 2024.

Alyssa Marletti

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$6,848

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $6,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,848
Hire date: 2024-07-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9518
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Aug 22, 2024

Alyssa Marletti works as a 7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours) for Public Works within Temporary. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Alyssa earned $6,848 in 2024.

James Trotto

7193C - Auto Mechanic III/Public Works

2024 total comp

$6,815

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $4,378
Overtime: $117
Other pay: $2,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,815
Hire date: 2017-09-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15572
Terminate: 2320.63
Termination Date: Jan 19, 2024

At Public Works, James Trotto serves as a 7193C - Auto Mechanic III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,815.

Aurelio Abrego

7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III/Public Works

2024 total comp

$6,600

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,600
Hire date: 2002-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 37
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Mar 20, 2023

Aurelio Abrego works as a 7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Aurelio earned $6,600 in 2024.

Grace Nelson

3816T - Student Intern II/Public Works

2024 total comp

$6,353

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $6,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,353
Hire date: 2024-05-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11004
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Aug 23, 2024

Grace Nelson holds the role of 3816T - Student Intern II at Public Works within Temporary. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,353.