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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 3

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Faith Harris

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp
$109,497
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$94,335
Overtime
$12,686
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,497
Hire date
2002-11-12

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At Social Services, Faith Harris serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,497.

Marie Migliano

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp
$109,473
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$79,406
Overtime
$27,441
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,473
Hire date
1995-09-05

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Marie Migliano is a 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $109,473.

Diana Hernandez

0763C - Office Systems Analyst IV/Social Services

2024 total comp
$109,425
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$107,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,425
Hire date
2007-06-25

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Diana Hernandez holds the role of 0763C - Office Systems Analyst IV at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,425.

Deanna Greco

2642C - Senior Med Services Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$109,267
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$106,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,267
Hire date
1999-06-28

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Deanna Greco works as a 2642C - Senior Med Services Specialist for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Deanna earned $109,267 in 2024.

Michele Oconnell

3060C - Child Support Spclst IV/Social Services

2024 total comp
$109,117
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$106,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,117
Hire date
2001-10-01

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Michele Oconnell works as a 3060C - Child Support Spclst IV for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Michele earned $109,117 in 2024.

Veronica Robinson

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,965
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$79,406
Overtime
$27,583
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,965
Hire date
2005-07-25

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Veronica Robinson holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,965.

Christopher Zimbler

2641C - Medical Services Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,955
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$102,145
Overtime
$3,984
Other pay
$2,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,955
Hire date
1992-11-09

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Christopher Zimbler holds the role of 2641C - Medical Services Specialist at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,955.

Sherri Clark

3084C - Social Services Exam IV/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,894
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$106,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,894
Hire date
1999-05-10

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Sherri Clark works as a 3084C - Social Services Exam IV for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Sherri earned $108,894 in 2024.

Dawn Lewis

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,806
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$54,235
Overtime
$12,895
Other pay
$41,676
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,806
Hire date
1993-08-02

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Termination Date
Aug 8, 2024

Dawn Lewis holds the role of 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,806.

Tracey Pfister

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

2024 total comp
$108,708
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$106,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,708
Hire date
1998-04-20

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Tracey Pfister 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 $108,708.

Pattyann Downes

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,298
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$87,413
Overtime
$18,259
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,298
Hire date
1996-12-16

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Pattyann Downes works as a 3005C - Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). Pattyann earned $108,298 in 2024.

Debra Dowling

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp
$108,171
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$105,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,171
Hire date
1994-09-12

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At Social Services, Debra Dowling serves as a 3007C - Casework Supervisor within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $108,171.

Christine Sargent

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

2024 total comp
$107,286
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$105,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,286
Hire date
2005-10-31

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Christine Sargent 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 2005 (about 19 years). Christine earned $107,286 in 2024.

Jeanette Gettling

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp
$107,121
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$103,124
Overtime
$2,021
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,121
Hire date
2007-05-14

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Jeanette Gettling holds the role of 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,121.

Katherine Turner

3007C - Casework Supervisor/Social Services

2024 total comp
$107,047
Sub-department
Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay
$103,870
Overtime
$551
Other pay
$2,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,047
Hire date
1995-08-07

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Katherine Turner is a 3007C - Casework Supervisor at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). 2024 total compensation came to $107,047.