Agency file

Sheriff

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

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

In 2024, this agency had 1,379 employees with median total compensation of $129,826; the highest distinct record was $428,467.

Year: 2024
Employees: 1,379
Median total: $129,826
Highest record: $428,467

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$15$282,573+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,379 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($129,826) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $83,542 (62%)
Overtime — $36,660 (27%)
Other — $14,108 (11%)
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

$38,492

$78,032

$129,826

$189,899

$229,523

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $229,523 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,492. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

5501C - Correction Officer I

743 · $120,682

5531C - Deputy Sheriff I

196 · $83,606

5502C - Correction Officer II

88 · $194,133

5535C - Deputy Sheriff I (Invest)

54 · $196,985

5511C - Correction Officer I (Invest)

48 · $199,770

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 15

Michael Karris

5502C - Correction Officer II/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$155,613

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $119,569
Overtime: $23,182
Other pay: $12,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,613
Hire date: 2008-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7939
Terminate: 0

Michael Karris holds the role of 5502C - Correction Officer II at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,613.

Rachel King

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$155,518

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $113,079
Overtime: $28,913
Other pay: $13,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,518
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7960
Terminate: 0

Rachel King works as a 5501C - Correction Officer I for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Rachel earned $155,518 in 2024.

Nakeya Bryant

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$155,444

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $30,522
Other pay: $13,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,444
Hire date: 2003-11-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1716
Terminate: 0

Nakeya Bryant works as a 5501C - Correction Officer I for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Nakeya earned $155,444 in 2024.

Cara Ambrosio

5502C - Correction Officer II/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$155,274

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $128,818
Overtime: $12,758
Other pay: $13,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,274
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 376
Terminate: 0

Cara Ambrosio works as a 5502C - Correction Officer II for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Cara earned $155,274 in 2024.

Jason Leite

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$155,138

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $32,313
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,138
Hire date: 2013-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8411
Terminate: 0

Jason Leite works as a 5501C - Correction Officer I for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Jason earned $155,138 in 2024.

Brian Morris

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,824

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $31,999
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,824
Hire date: 2013-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10657
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Brian Morris serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,824.

Matthew Matz

5535C - Deputy Sheriff I (Invest)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,730

Sub-department: Deputy Sheriffs PBA (DSPBA)
Base pay: $114,635
Overtime: $22,381
Other pay: $17,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,730
Hire date: 2019-09-09

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9775
Terminate: 0

Matthew Matz holds the role of 5535C - Deputy Sheriff I (Invest) at Sheriff within Deputy Sheriffs Pba (Dspba). Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,730.

William Cassella

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,625

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $29,604
Other pay: $13,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,625
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2403
Terminate: 0

William Cassella works as a 5501C - Correction Officer I for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. William earned $154,625 in 2024.

Jason Graff

5511C - Correction Officer I (Invest)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,620

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $112,458
Overtime: $24,687
Other pay: $17,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,620
Hire date: 2004-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6029
Terminate: 0

Jason Graff holds the role of 5511C - Correction Officer I (Invest) at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,620.

Cliff Bara

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,454

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $81,934
Overtime: $59,264
Other pay: $13,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,454
Hire date: 2016-12-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 729
Terminate: 0

Cliff Bara holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,454.

Bryan Cullen

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,199

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $31,374
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,199
Hire date: 2011-04-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3361
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Bryan Cullen serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $154,199.

Michael Duboski

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$154,105

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $90,417
Overtime: $51,443
Other pay: $12,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,105
Hire date: 2015-08-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4326
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Michael Duboski serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,105.

Christopher Urquhart

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$153,989

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $30,304
Other pay: $12,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,989
Hire date: 2008-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15652
Terminate: 0

Christopher Urquhart holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,989.

Bradley Tuttle

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$153,288

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $30,463
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,288
Hire date: 2014-07-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15789
Terminate: 0

Bradley Tuttle is a 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). 2024 total compensation came to $153,288.

Travis Yacovone

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$152,849

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $28,164
Other pay: $13,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,849
Hire date: 2006-01-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16417
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Travis Yacovone serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,849.

James Cable

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$152,707

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $110,575
Overtime: $24,843
Other pay: $17,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,707
Hire date: 2000-07-05

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2078
Terminate: 0

James Cable holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $152,707.

Dawn Williamson

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$152,265

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $113,966
Overtime: $26,716
Other pay: $11,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,265
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16498
Terminate: 0

Dawn Williamson works as a 5501C - Correction Officer I for Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Dawn earned $152,265 in 2024.

Matthew Garrett

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$151,945

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $107,775
Overtime: $32,134
Other pay: $12,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,945
Hire date: 2006-01-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5432
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Matthew Garrett serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,945.

Thomas Loach

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$151,737

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $66,664
Overtime: $35,510
Other pay: $49,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,737
Hire date: 1997-05-08

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8953
Terminate: 37223.01
Termination Date: Jul 30, 2024

Thomas Loach is a 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $151,737.

Jamie Quattrini

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$151,669

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $27,984
Other pay: $12,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,669
Hire date: 2008-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12267
Terminate: 0

Jamie Quattrini holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $151,669.

Kenneth Suhovsky

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$151,285

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $27,333
Other pay: $12,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,285
Hire date: 2014-07-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14959
Terminate: 0

Kenneth Suhovsky is a 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $151,285.

Richard Fischetto

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$151,155

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $89,668
Overtime: $36,487
Other pay: $25,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,155
Hire date: 2010-01-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4951
Terminate: 0

Richard Fischetto holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,155.

Salvatore Guarnieri

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,679

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $27,854
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,679
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6267
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Salvatore Guarnieri serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,679.

Kristy Hothan

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,603

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $26,850
Other pay: $12,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,603
Hire date: 2011-10-31

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7028
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Kristy Hothan serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,603.

Douglas Quiery

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,566

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $103,845
Overtime: $35,039
Other pay: $11,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,566
Hire date: 2008-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12477
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Douglas Quiery serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $150,566.

David Cahill

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,560

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $103,845
Overtime: $33,064
Other pay: $13,652
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,560
Hire date: 2003-11-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2293
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, David Cahill serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,560.

Jason Yuen

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,549

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $24,971
Other pay: $14,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,549
Hire date: 2000-08-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16593
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Jason Yuen serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,549.

Stephen Niedzwiecki

5502C - Correction Officer II/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$150,546

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $127,191
Overtime: $11,384
Other pay: $11,971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,546
Hire date: 2019-01-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11185
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Stephen Niedzwiecki serves as a 5502C - Correction Officer II within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $150,546.

Lauren Hagan

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,821

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $26,997
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,821
Hire date: 2013-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6398
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Lauren Hagan serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $149,821.

Russell Turpin

5511C - Correction Officer I (Invest)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,749

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $114,804
Overtime: $22,269
Other pay: $12,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,749
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15694
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Russell Turpin serves as a 5511C - Correction Officer I (Invest) within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $149,749.

Mark Nicol

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,688

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $103,845
Overtime: $33,774
Other pay: $12,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,688
Hire date: 2010-09-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11113
Terminate: 0

Mark Nicol holds the role of 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $149,688.

Christopher Decicco

5531C - Deputy Sheriff I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,663

Sub-department: Deputy Sheriffs PBA (DSPBA)
Base pay: $71,038
Overtime: $59,700
Other pay: $18,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,663
Hire date: 2018-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3799
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Christopher Decicco serves as a 5531C - Deputy Sheriff I within Deputy Sheriffs Pba (Dspba). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,663.

Daniel Keane

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,451

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $25,013
Other pay: $13,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,451
Hire date: 2004-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7875
Terminate: 0

Daniel Keane is a 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $149,451.

Megan Eastwood

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$149,086

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $83,788
Overtime: $56,596
Other pay: $8,702
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,086
Hire date: 2016-12-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4677
Terminate: 0

Megan Eastwood is a 5501C - Correction Officer I at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $149,086.

Joseph Mirro

5531C - Deputy Sheriff I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,804

Sub-department: Deputy Sheriffs PBA (DSPBA)
Base pay: $86,843
Overtime: $42,352
Other pay: $19,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,804
Hire date: 2004-06-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10778
Terminate: 4711.26
Termination Date: Oct 25, 2024

Joseph Mirro is a 5531C - Deputy Sheriff I at Sheriff within Deputy Sheriffs Pba (Dspba). They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,804.

Lorraine Moran

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,740

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $111,433
Overtime: $25,916
Other pay: $11,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,740
Hire date: 2011-04-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10530
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Lorraine Moran serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $148,740.

Brian Grazidei

5535C - Deputy Sheriff I (Invest)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,615

Sub-department: Deputy Sheriffs PBA (DSPBA)
Base pay: $120,150
Overtime: $6,413
Other pay: $22,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,615
Hire date: 2004-06-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6257
Terminate: 0

Brian Grazidei works as a 5535C - Deputy Sheriff I (Invest) for Sheriff within Deputy Sheriffs Pba (Dspba). They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Brian earned $148,615 in 2024.

Donald Chaffin

5502C - Correction Officer II/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,601

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $131,754
Overtime: $3,928
Other pay: $12,919
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,601
Hire date: 2013-03-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2552
Terminate: 0

Donald Chaffin is a 5502C - Correction Officer II at Sheriff within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,601.

Matthew Garofalo

5501C - Correction Officer I/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,058

Sub-department: Correction Officers Association (COA)
Base pay: $90,372
Overtime: $45,747
Other pay: $11,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,058
Hire date: 2015-08-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5426
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Matthew Garofalo serves as a 5501C - Correction Officer I within Correction Officers Association (Coa). Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,058.

Daniel Desmond

0178C - Public Safety Dispatcher II/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$148,014

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $92,560
Overtime: $45,593
Other pay: $9,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,014
Hire date: 1999-08-09

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3851
Terminate: 0

At Sheriff, Daniel Desmond serves as a 0178C - Public Safety Dispatcher II within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,014.