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
Total payroll: $95.2M
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+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Page 1

Sharlene Mcnally-Catullo

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp

$114,742

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $112,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,742
Hire date: 2003-05-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10172
Terminate: 0

Sharlene Mcnally-Catullo is a 3085C - Social Services Exam V at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $114,742.

Paul Robertson

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$114,742

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $112,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,742
Hire date: 1994-05-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13141
Terminate: 0

Paul Robertson holds the role of 3027C - Assistant 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 $114,742.

Carla Lange

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$114,648

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $111,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,648
Hire date: 1991-02-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8406
Terminate: 0

Carla Lange works as a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Carla earned $114,648 in 2024.

Annmarie Galardi

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$113,818

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $31,936
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,818
Hire date: 2003-12-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5279
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Annmarie Galardi serves as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,818.

Melinda Colombani

3081C - Social Services Exam I/Social Services

2024 total comp

$113,784

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,361
Overtime: $42,446
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,784
Hire date: 2008-10-27

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2989
Terminate: 0

Melinda Colombani holds the role of 3081C - Social Services Exam I at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,784.

Maria Lapadula

3081C - Social Services Exam I/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,780

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,361
Overtime: $40,943
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,780
Hire date: 2003-03-31

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8444
Terminate: 0

Maria Lapadula is a 3081C - Social Services Exam I at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $112,780.

Carolann Meyer

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,650

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $31,268
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,650
Hire date: 2009-03-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10087
Terminate: 0

Carolann Meyer holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,650.

Jeanette Anker-Luce

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,464

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $110,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,464
Hire date: 2009-05-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 438
Terminate: 0

Jeanette Anker-Luce is a 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $112,464.

Franklin Millan

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,415

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $92,891
Overtime: $17,048
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,415
Hire date: 2002-06-17

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10348
Terminate: 0

Franklin Millan works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Franklin earned $112,415 in 2024.

Susan Panasuk

3084C - Social Services Exam IV/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,152

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $109,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,152
Hire date: 1998-12-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11357
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Susan Panasuk serves as a 3084C - Social Services Exam IV within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,152.

Suzanne Smith

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,043

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $22,654
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,043
Hire date: 2009-05-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14543
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Suzanne Smith serves as a 3005C - Caseworker within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,043.

Maria Mainetti

3084C - Social Services Exam IV/Social Services

2024 total comp

$112,002

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $109,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,002
Hire date: 2004-10-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9231
Terminate: 0

Maria Mainetti holds the role of 3084C - Social Services Exam IV at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,002.

Edward Encarnacion

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,527

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $105,455
Overtime: $187
Other pay: $5,886
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,527
Hire date: 2001-07-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4746
Terminate: 0

Edward Encarnacion is a 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $111,527.

Barbara Fontanetta

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,516

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $108,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,516
Hire date: 1997-11-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5007
Terminate: 0

Barbara Fontanetta is a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. 2024 total compensation came to $111,516.

Ann Marie Shankles

2643C - Supervising Medical Services Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,506

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $107,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,506
Hire date: 1993-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14265
Terminate: 0

Ann Marie Shankles is a 2643C - Supervising Medical Services Specialist at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $111,506.

Paula Laurentino

0582C - Assistant Manager of Information Technician Operatns/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,468

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $62,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,468
Hire date: 1992-10-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8524
Terminate: 48095.61
Termination Date: May 30, 2024

Paula Laurentino is a 0582C - Assistant Manager of Information Technician Operatns at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. 2024 total compensation came to $111,468.

Matthew Zaffuto

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,397

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $109,005
Overtime: $415
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,397
Hire date: 2007-12-31

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16603
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Matthew Zaffuto serves as a 3007C - Casework Supervisor within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,397.

Janet Tamburino

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$111,366

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $108,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,366
Hire date: 2002-09-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15005
Terminate: 0

Janet Tamburino is a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $111,366.

Jean Jacobsen

0223C - Principal Accountant/Social Services

2024 total comp

$110,985

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $105,291
Overtime: $3,718
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,985
Hire date: 2007-05-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7570
Terminate: 0

Jean Jacobsen works as a 0223C - Principal Accountant for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Jean earned $110,985 in 2024.

Nancy Haddock

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$110,866

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $108,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,866
Hire date: 2006-11-27

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6392
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Nancy Haddock serves as a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,866.

Christine Palumbo

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$110,246

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $28,364
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,246
Hire date: 2003-03-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11347
Terminate: 0

Christine Palumbo works as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Christine earned $110,246 in 2024.

April Freatis

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp

$109,913

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $103,124
Overtime: $3,963
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,913
Hire date: 1993-02-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5253
Terminate: 0

April Freatis is a 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). 2024 total compensation came to $109,913.

Jean Montague

3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp

$109,786

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $107,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,786
Hire date: 2009-02-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10780
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Jean Montague serves as a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,786.

Michelle Benenati

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp

$109,705

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $103,124
Overtime: $3,955
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,705
Hire date: 1999-10-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 914
Terminate: 0

Michelle Benenati is a 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $109,705.

Albert Mccoy

0763C - Office Systems Analyst IV/Social Services

2024 total comp

$109,596

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $104,254
Overtime: $2,866
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,596
Hire date: 2002-09-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9825
Terminate: 0

Albert Mccoy is a 0763C - Office Systems Analyst IV at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $109,596.