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Suffolk County, New York / Social Services

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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

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 2

Rebecca Hodge

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

2024 total comp
$122,393
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$119,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,393
Hire date
1993-03-01

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Rebecca Hodge is a 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service 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 $122,393.

Magaly Gonzalez-Cruz

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp
$122,046
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$87,413
Overtime
$32,657
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,046
Hire date
2006-04-24

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Magaly Gonzalez-Cruz holds the role of 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) 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 $122,046.

Leslie Campbell

0907C - Administrator III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$121,418
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$114,214
Overtime
$4,378
Other pay
$2,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,418
Hire date
1987-09-08

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Leslie Campbell is a 0907C - Administrator III at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $121,418.

Colleen Pidel

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,545
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,806
Overtime
$4,113
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,545
Hire date
1994-02-22

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At Social Services, Colleen Pidel serves as a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,545.

Brian Calo

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,437
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$116,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,437
Hire date
1998-04-06

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Brian Calo works as a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Brian earned $119,437 in 2024.

Kevin Wilson

0744C - Facilities Space Manager/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,322
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$102,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,322
Hire date
2010-04-05

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At Social Services, Kevin Wilson serves as a 0744C - Facilities Space Manager within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,322.

Sharon Frew-Byrne

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,287
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$116,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,287
Hire date
2001-08-20

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Sharon Frew-Byrne is a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,287.

Matthew Paul Ballantine

0580C - Director of Information Management/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,098
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$117,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,098
Hire date
2007-03-26

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Matthew Paul Ballantine works as a 0580C - Director of Information Management for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Matthew earned $119,098 in 2024.

Amy Stark

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp
$119,069
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$113,435
Overtime
$3,008
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,069
Hire date
1998-11-23

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Amy Stark is a 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,069.

Teresa Caronna

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$118,724
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$92,891
Overtime
$23,357
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,724
Hire date
2002-03-18

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At Social Services, Teresa Caronna serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,724.

Kelly Porter

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

2024 total comp
$118,522
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$116,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,522
Hire date
2001-10-01

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At Social Services, Kelly Porter serves as a 3308C - Assistant Division Administrative of Social Service within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,522.

Linda Myers

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp
$118,348
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$115,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,348
Hire date
1999-10-18

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Linda Myers is a 3085C - Social Services Exam V at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $118,348.

Lisa Badagliacca

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp
$118,198
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$115,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,198
Hire date
2003-03-17

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At Social Services, Lisa Badagliacca serves as a 3085C - Social Services Exam V within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,198.

Angela Ritchie

3085C - Social Services Exam V/Social Services

2024 total comp
$118,198
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$115,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,198
Hire date
2002-08-26

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At Social Services, Angela Ritchie serves as a 3085C - Social Services Exam V within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,198.

Danielle Hernandez

0907C - Administrator III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,907
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$104,254
Overtime
$7,273
Other pay
$6,381
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,907
Hire date
2000-07-17

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At Social Services, Danielle Hernandez serves as a 0907C - Administrator III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $117,907.

Beth Sullivan

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,535
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$107,385
Overtime
$2,096
Other pay
$8,054
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,535
Hire date
2002-12-30

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Beth Sullivan is a 3006C - Senior Caseworker 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 $117,535.

Doreen Clarkson

3081C - Social Services Exam I/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,500
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$69,361
Overtime
$45,513
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,500
Hire date
1990-05-21

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Doreen Clarkson holds the role of 3081C - Social Services Exam I at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,500.

Ronald Mejia-Crespo

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,266
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$107,385
Overtime
$2,352
Other pay
$7,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,266
Hire date
2009-01-12

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At Social Services, Ronald Mejia-Crespo serves as a 3006C - Senior Caseworker within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,266.

Michelle Marriott

2643C - Supervising Medical Services Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$117,007
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$111,253
Overtime
$4,278
Other pay
$1,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,007
Hire date
2012-11-13

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Michelle Marriott holds the role of 2643C - Supervising Medical Services Specialist at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,007.

Tonya Daniels

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$116,906
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$84,812
Overtime
$30,118
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,906
Hire date
2007-06-11

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Tonya Daniels works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Tonya earned $116,906 in 2024.

Allison Rosenthal

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$116,830
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$107,385
Overtime
$1,916
Other pay
$7,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,830
Hire date
2005-05-23

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Allison Rosenthal is a 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $116,830.

Danielle Mancuso

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$116,760
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$94,335
Overtime
$19,798
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,760
Hire date
1996-08-05

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Danielle Mancuso holds the role of 3083C - Social Services Exam III 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 $116,760.

Ann Pearson

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$116,268
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$94,335
Overtime
$19,956
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,268
Hire date
2005-09-12

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Ann Pearson holds the role of 3083C - Social Services Exam III at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,268.

Ida Santos

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp
$116,165
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$108,590
Overtime
$1,689
Other pay
$5,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,165
Hire date
2001-12-31

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Ida Santos holds the role of 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,165.

Diane Insalaco

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,981
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$79,406
Overtime
$34,099
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,981
Hire date
2002-12-09

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Diane Insalaco works as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Diane earned $115,981 in 2024.

Joshua Benitez

3003C - Caseworker Trainee (Sp Spk)/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,837
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$75,255
Overtime
$37,334
Other pay
$3,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,837
Hire date
2010-07-19

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At Social Services, Joshua Benitez serves as a 3003C - Caseworker Trainee (Sp Spk) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,837.

Clyde Barton

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,406
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$97,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,787
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,406
Hire date
2007-07-02

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Clyde Barton is a 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $115,406.

Amanda Pon

3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,269
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$113,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,269
Hire date
2009-11-02

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At Social Services, Amanda Pon serves as a 3028C - Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,269.

Marie Buday

9406C - Assistant to Commissioner (Social Services)/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,232
Sub-department
Management
Base pay
$96,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,232
Hire date
2024-08-05

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Marie Buday is a 9406C - Assistant to Commissioner (Social Services) at Social Services within Management. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $115,232.

Lori Towns

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,206
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$99,743
Overtime
$292
Other pay
$15,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,206
Hire date
2006-03-13

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Lori Towns is a 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $115,206.

Lori Cohen

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

2024 total comp
$115,092
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,092
Hire date
1993-09-13

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Lori Cohen is a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $115,092.

Christina Maher

0555C - Programmer Analyst/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,069
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$113,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,069
Hire date
2006-03-13

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Christina Maher is a 0555C - Programmer Analyst at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $115,069.

Fara Dieudonne

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$115,039
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$92,891
Overtime
$20,172
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,039
Hire date
2006-01-17

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At Social Services, Fara Dieudonne serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $115,039.

Norma Polio

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$114,938
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$90,098
Overtime
$21,341
Other pay
$3,499
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,938
Hire date
2012-12-26

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Norma Polio works as a 3006C - Senior Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Norma earned $114,938 in 2024.

Nichole Abruzese

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1999-06-21

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Nichole Abruzese is a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $114,892.

Edward Heepe

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1997-02-10

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Edward Heepe 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 1997 (about 27 years). Edward earned $114,892 in 2024.

Anne Marie Lavoie

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1997-02-03

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Anne Marie Lavoie holds the role of 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,892.

Robert Leto

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1996-12-02

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At Social Services, Robert Leto serves as a 3027C - Assistant Bureau Director of Social Ser within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,892.

Kimberley Malin

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1999-12-06

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Kimberley Malin 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 1999 (about 25 years). Kimberley earned $114,892 in 2024.

Jack Pellicano

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

2024 total comp
$114,892
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$112,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,892
Hire date
1998-09-08

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Jack Pellicano 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 1998, about 26 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,892.