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 10

Nancy Kauffmann

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,389

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,389
Hire date: 2006-10-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7733
Terminate: 0

Nancy Kauffmann is a 3005C - Caseworker 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 $89,389.

Christine Lange

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,389

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,389
Hire date: 2009-03-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8407
Terminate: 0

Christine Lange works as a 3005C - Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Christine earned $89,389 in 2024.

Corris Nickens

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,389

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,389
Hire date: 2007-01-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11104
Terminate: 0

Corris Nickens is a 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $89,389.

Seema Reilly-Hoon

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,389

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,389
Hire date: 2006-07-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12624
Terminate: 0

Seema Reilly-Hoon is a 3005C - 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 $89,389.

Zalika Quinn-Smith

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,389

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,389
Hire date: 2005-05-09

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12683
Terminate: 0

Zalika Quinn-Smith works as a 3005C - Caseworker for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Zalika earned $89,389 in 2024.

Rachana Baker

0207C - Principal Account Clerk/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,278

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $72,493
Overtime: $14,809
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,278
Hire date: 2005-05-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 771
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Rachana Baker serves as a 0207C - Principal Account Clerk within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,278.

Barbara Erdurak

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,198

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $86,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,198
Hire date: 2002-07-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4589
Terminate: 0

Barbara Erdurak is a 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $89,198.

Angela Zippel

3058C - Child Support Spclst II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,149

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $73,773
Overtime: $12,750
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,149
Hire date: 1999-07-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16821
Terminate: 0

Angela Zippel works as a 3058C - Child Support Spclst II for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Angela earned $89,149 in 2024.

Graciela Jacobi

5757C - Invest II (Spnsh Spking)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,060

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,071
Overtime: $12
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,060
Hire date: 2007-05-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7539
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Graciela Jacobi serves as a 5757C - Invest II (Spnsh Spking) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,060.

Laura Decarlo

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$89,042

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $82,365
Overtime: $3,450
Other pay: $3,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,042
Hire date: 1998-12-07

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3748
Terminate: 0

Laura Decarlo works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Laura earned $89,042 in 2024.

Desiree Bannon

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,889

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,889
Hire date: 2010-03-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 725
Terminate: 0

Desiree Bannon holds the role of 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,889.

Nilsa Mercado

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,889

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,889
Hire date: 2012-09-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10238
Terminate: 0

Nilsa Mercado works as a 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Nilsa earned $88,889 in 2024.

Karla Rosales

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,889

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $87,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,889
Hire date: 2011-04-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13142
Terminate: 0

Karla Rosales holds the role of 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,889.

Karleen Norton

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,777

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $78,190
Overtime: $9,110
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,777
Hire date: 2010-07-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11072
Terminate: 0

Karleen Norton holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $88,777.

Lisa Haggart

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,730

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $7,348
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,730
Hire date: 2009-01-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6030
Terminate: 0

Lisa Haggart works as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Lisa earned $88,730 in 2024.

Justine Sickels

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,722

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $6,840
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,722
Hire date: 2002-11-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14252
Terminate: 0

Justine Sickels is a 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $88,722.

Shannon Pineiro

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,705

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $73,580
Overtime: $13,648
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,705
Hire date: 2010-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12337
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Shannon Pineiro serves as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,705.

Airrita Pone

3081C - Social Services Exam I/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,679

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,361
Overtime: $17,341
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,679
Hire date: 2009-02-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 12009
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Airrita Pone serves as a 3081C - Social Services Exam I within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,679.

Kristine Geiss

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,673

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $82,229
Overtime: $3,967
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,673
Hire date: 2002-01-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5784
Terminate: 0

Kristine Geiss holds the role of 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,673.

Kathleen Valentino

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,528

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $50,966
Overtime: $148
Other pay: $37,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,528
Hire date: 2009-09-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15706
Terminate: 0

Kathleen Valentino holds the role of 3005C - Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,528.

Jasmine Parim

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,390

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $78,190
Overtime: $8,723
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,390
Hire date: 2010-07-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11732
Terminate: 0

Jasmine Parim holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,390.

Aileen Martoscia

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,381

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $73,580
Overtime: $12,824
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,381
Hire date: 2008-05-05

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9855
Terminate: 0

Aileen Martoscia is a 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $88,381.

Linda Scolaro

0903C - Administrator I/Social Services

2024 total comp

$88,068

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $80,644
Overtime: $4,798
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,068
Hire date: 1999-06-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13639
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Linda Scolaro serves as a 0903C - Administrator I within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,068.

John Zimmer

3006C - Senior Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,706

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $86,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,706
Hire date: 2011-07-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16885
Terminate: 0

John Zimmer holds the role of 3006C - Senior Caseworker at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,706.

Dora Luz Isaza

3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,679

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $65,443
Overtime: $16,759
Other pay: $5,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,679
Hire date: 2003-12-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7415
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Dora Luz Isaza serves as a 3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,679.

Kristin Beslanovics

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,498

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $710
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,498
Hire date: 2009-09-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 979
Terminate: 0

Kristin Beslanovics holds the role of 3083C - Social Services Exam III 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 $87,498.

Michael Sweet

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,329

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $82,229
Overtime: $3,623
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,329
Hire date: 2010-09-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14952
Terminate: 0

Michael Sweet holds the role of 3083C - Social Services Exam III at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,329.

Mary Beth Tannacore

0207C - Principal Account Clerk/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,282

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $72,493
Overtime: $12,313
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,282
Hire date: 2003-09-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15060
Terminate: 0

Mary Beth Tannacore holds the role of 0207C - Principal Account Clerk at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,282.

Renee Diaz

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$87,253

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $465
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,253
Hire date: 2008-08-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4142
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Renee Diaz serves as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,253.

Dinorah Lopez

3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,857

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $66,168
Overtime: $19,213
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,857
Hire date: 2010-05-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9185
Terminate: 0

Dinorah Lopez works as a 3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg) for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Dinorah earned $86,857 in 2024.

Michelle Whyte

3059C - Child Support Spclst III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,788

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,788
Hire date: 2007-05-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16580
Terminate: 0

Michelle Whyte holds the role of 3059C - Child Support Spclst III 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 $86,788.

Laurin Zabinski

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,788

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,788
Hire date: 2008-10-20

Source-specific fields

Fid: 16597
Terminate: 0

Laurin Zabinski works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Laurin earned $86,788 in 2024.

Peter Vigorito

3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,748

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,267
Overtime: $1,004
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,748
Hire date: 2010-07-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15737
Terminate: 0

Peter Vigorito works as a 3004C - Caseworker (Spanish Spkg) for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Peter earned $86,748 in 2024.

Maryann Tobias

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,638

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $4,406
Other pay: $2,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,638
Hire date: 1989-07-24

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15551
Terminate: 0

Maryann Tobias holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $86,638.

Christina Fair

3081C - Social Services Exam I/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,551

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,361
Overtime: $15,213
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,551
Hire date: 2008-04-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4796
Terminate: 0

Christina Fair works as a 3081C - Social Services Exam I for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Christina earned $86,551 in 2024.

Lucille Bell

3005C - Caseworker/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,528

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,166
Overtime: $17,235
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,528
Hire date: 2015-05-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1083
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Lucille Bell serves as a 3005C - Caseworker within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,528.

Timothy Saliani

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,371

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $79,041
Overtime: $4,854
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,371
Hire date: 2001-10-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13584
Terminate: 0

Timothy Saliani holds the role of 3082C - Social Services Exam II at Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $86,371.

Jennifer Mercado

3083C - Social Services Exam III/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,320

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $84,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,320
Hire date: 2008-10-27

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10237
Terminate: 0

Jennifer Mercado works as a 3083C - Social Services Exam III for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Jennifer earned $86,320 in 2024.

Theresa Hernandez

3082C - Social Services Exam II/Social Services

2024 total comp

$86,318

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $69,178
Overtime: $15,664
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,318
Hire date: 2010-07-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6576
Terminate: 0

Theresa Hernandez works as a 3082C - Social Services Exam II for Social Services within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Theresa earned $86,318 in 2024.

Lizzette Kushner

3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg)/Social Services

2024 total comp

$85,978

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $68,294
Overtime: $15,207
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,978
Hire date: 2004-11-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8168
Terminate: 0

At Social Services, Lizzette Kushner serves as a 3091C - Social Ser Exam I (Sp Spkg) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $85,978.