Suffolk County, New York / Social Services

Agency file

Social Services

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

The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2024, this agency had 1,654 employees with median total compensation of $62,285; the highest distinct record was $229,016.

Year: 2024
Employees: 1,654
Median total: $62,285
Highest record: $229,016

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$45$125,226+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,654 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,285) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $53,400 (93%)
Overtime — $2,112 (4%)
Other — $2,061 (4%)
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

$6,150

$23,556

$62,285

$84,745

$103,780

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,780 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,150. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

3081C - Social Services Exam I

242 · $53,910

3005C - Caseworker

179 · $69,808

0025T - Office Assistant

163 · $6,210

3082C - Social Services Exam II

113 · $81,090

3006C - Senior Caseworker

109 · $99,095

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 1

Michael Graham

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$229,016

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $139,627
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $229,016
Hire date: 2005-03-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6117
Terminate: 0

Michael Graham is a 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $229,016.

Traci Barnes

9410C - Chf Deputy Community of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$177,022

Sub-department: Management
Base pay: $174,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,022
Hire date: 1996-02-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1031
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Traci Barnes serves as a 9410C - Chf Deputy Community of Social Services within Management. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,022.

Maria Rodriguez

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$159,124

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $70,094
Overtime: $88,904
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,124
Hire date: 2018-12-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12956
Terminate: 0

Maria Rodriguez works as a 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Maria earned $159,124 in 2024.

Mayra Prudencio

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$157,161

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $75,932
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,161
Hire date: 2013-03-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12374
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Mayra Prudencio serves as a 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,161.

Indu Yadav

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$156,717

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $66,677
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,717
Hire date: 1997-09-08

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16474
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Indu Yadav serves as a 3005C - Caseworker within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $156,717.

Kenneth Knappe

3304C - Executive Assistant for Finance & Administrative/Social Services

2024 total comp

$153,030

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $150,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,030
Hire date: 1996-04-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8103
Terminate: 0

Kenneth Knappe holds the role of 3304C - Executive Assistant for Finance & Administrative at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,030.

Anne Sexton

9408C - Deputy Community Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$152,754

Sub-department: Management
Base pay: $150,127
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,754
Hire date: 1997-07-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14338
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Anne Sexton serves as a 9408C - Deputy Community Social Services within Management. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,754.

Vincent Rothaar

3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$152,752

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $149,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,752
Hire date: 1994-03-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13418
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Vincent Rothaar serves as a 3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,752.

Carleen Newlands

3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$152,552

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $149,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,552
Hire date: 1997-02-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10900
Terminate: 0

Carleen Newlands works as a 3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Carleen earned $152,552 in 2024.

Kenneth Murphy

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$147,484

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $57,595
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,484
Hire date: 2004-10-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10851
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Kenneth Murphy serves as a 3005C - Caseworker within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $147,484.

Jennifer Liss

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$146,657

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $75,853
Overtime: $68,828
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,657
Hire date: 2006-04-24

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9150
Terminate: 0

Jennifer Liss holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,657.

Michele Parker

3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service/Social Services

2024 total comp

$142,078

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $139,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,078
Hire date: 1991-10-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11812
Terminate: 0

Michele Parker holds the role of 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,078.

Sharon Stenger

3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service/Social Services

2024 total comp

$142,078

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $139,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,078
Hire date: 1993-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14789
Terminate: 0

Sharon Stenger is a 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $142,078.

Annette Mahoney-Cross

3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service/Social Services

2024 total comp

$141,878

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $139,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,878
Hire date: 1999-11-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9215
Terminate: 0

Annette Mahoney-Cross holds the role of 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,878.

James Ehlers

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$140,560

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $89,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,815
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,560
Hire date: 1994-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4424
Terminate: 49015.28
Termination Date: Sep 13, 2024

James Ehlers holds the role of 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,560.

Patricia Wilson

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$139,938

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $42,776
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,938
Hire date: 1988-03-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16787
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Patricia Wilson serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,938.

Charles Berton

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$139,882

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $91,555
Overtime: $40,720
Other pay: $7,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,882
Hire date: 2007-12-31

Source-specific fields

Fid: 972
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Charles Berton serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,882.

James Sluder

3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$139,375

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $136,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,375
Hire date: 2001-05-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14438
Terminate: 0

James Sluder works as a 3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). James earned $139,375 in 2024.

Carol Passik

0224C - Chief Accountant/Social Services

2024 total comp

$139,008

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $136,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,008
Hire date: 2000-09-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11911
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Carol Passik serves as a 0224C - Chief Accountant within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,008.

Valerie Marsico

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$137,960

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $83,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,960
Hire date: 1988-03-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9509
Terminate: 48741.27
Termination Date: Oct 30, 2024

Valerie Marsico holds the role of 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1988, about 36 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,960.

Amy Murphy

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$137,431

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $40,270
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,431
Hire date: 1994-02-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10818
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Amy Murphy serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,431.

Roland Hampson

0025T - Office Assistant/Social Services

2024 total comp

$136,112

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $8,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $128,069
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,112
Hire date: 2024-01-08

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6433
Terminate: 128125.1
Termination Date: Mar 29, 2024

At Social Services, Roland Hampson serves as a 0025T - Office Assistant within Temporary. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,112.

Jessica Cohen

3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service/Social Services

2024 total comp

$133,547

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $131,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,547
Hire date: 2003-03-17

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3200
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Jessica Cohen serves as a 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,547.

John Imhof

9409C - Community of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$132,341

Sub-department: Management
Base pay: $130,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,341
Hire date: 2024-04-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7219
Terminate: 0

John Imhof works as a 9409C - Community of Social Services for Social Services within Management. They have served since 2024 (under a year). John earned $132,341 in 2024.

Carole St Fleur

2648C - Medical Services Bureau Director/Social Services

2024 total comp

$131,784

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $129,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,784
Hire date: 1996-12-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14422
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Dec 19, 2024

Carole St Fleur holds the role of 2648C - Medical Services Bureau Director at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,784.

Leonard Forte

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$131,465

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $34,504
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,465
Hire date: 1996-04-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5218
Terminate: 0

Leonard Forte is a 3083C - Social Services Exam III at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,465.

David Cuevas

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$130,780

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $127,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,780
Hire date: 1989-08-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3330
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, David Cuevas serves as a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,780.

Bernadette Oconnor

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$130,558

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $33,746
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,558
Hire date: 2000-03-27

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11463
Terminate: 0

Bernadette Oconnor is a 3083C - Social Services Exam III at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,558.

Dawn Lazarus

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$130,276

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $127,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,276
Hire date: 2002-07-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8781
Terminate: 0

Dawn Lazarus works as a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Dawn earned $130,276 in 2024.

Monica Dawson

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$130,056

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $56,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,056
Hire date: 2002-04-08

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3870
Terminate: 72031.44
Termination Date: Aug 19, 2024

Monica Dawson works as a 3005C - Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Monica earned $130,056 in 2024.

Robert Braun

3084C - Social Services Exam IV/Social Services

2024 total comp

$129,690

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $111,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,690
Hire date: 1999-01-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1502
Terminate: 0

Robert Braun holds the role of 3084C - Social Services Exam IV at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,690.

Christopher Hala

0568C - Pr Programmer Analyst/Social Services

2024 total comp

$129,135

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $126,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,135
Hire date: 1999-11-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6215
Terminate: 0

Christopher Hala holds the role of 0568C - Pr Programmer Analyst at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,135.

Fabienne Alexandre

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$125,984

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,412
Overtime: $36,595
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,984
Hire date: 2007-02-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 167
Terminate: 0

Fabienne Alexandre holds the role of 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,984.

Jean Walker

3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services/Social Services

2024 total comp

$125,226

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $122,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,226
Hire date: 2000-03-06

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16063
Terminate: 0

Jean Walker is a 3309C - Division Administrative of Social Services at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $125,226.

Michael Delgado

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$124,943

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $60,668
Overtime: $4,008
Other pay: $60,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,943
Hire date: 1992-01-06

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3771
Terminate: 55931.77
Termination Date: Jul 21, 2024

Michael Delgado works as a 3006C - Senior Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. Michael earned $124,943 in 2024.

James Schaller

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$124,641

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $27,830
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,641
Hire date: 2002-08-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13945
Terminate: 0

James Schaller works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. James earned $124,641 in 2024.

Stephen Kramarcik

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp

$123,994

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $121,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,994
Hire date: 1990-01-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8064
Terminate: 0

Stephen Kramarcik works as a 3085C - Social Services Exam V for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Stephen earned $123,994 in 2024.

Kim Purcell

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp

$123,994

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $121,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,994
Hire date: 1993-04-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12247
Terminate: 0

Kim Purcell works as a 3085C - Social Services Exam V for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Kim earned $123,994 in 2024.

Cheryl Teresko

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp

$123,994

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $121,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,994
Hire date: 1991-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15494
Terminate: 0

Cheryl Teresko works as a 3085C - Social Services Exam V for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. Cheryl earned $123,994 in 2024.

Nicholas Settipani

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp

$123,794

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $121,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,794
Hire date: 1999-07-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14332
Terminate: 0

Nicholas Settipani is a 3085C - Social Services Exam V at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $123,794.