Connecticut / Department of Veterans' Affairs

Agency file

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Source file: Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Veterans' Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2024, this agency had 381 employees with median total compensation of $4,642; the highest distinct record was $24,254.

Year: 2024
Employees: 381
Median total: $4,642
Highest record: $24,254

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$466$9,324+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 381 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($4,642) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $2,284 (48%)
Overtime — $170 (4%)
Other — $132 (3%)
Benefits — $2,218 (46%)

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

$2,670

$3,280

$4,642

$5,482

$7,225

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $7,225 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,670. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Nurse'saide

88 · $3,665

Licensedpracticalnurse

52 · $5,267

Veteransservicesofficer

31 · $5,098

Nurse

26 · $9,147

Maintsupv2(Genl)

26 · $6,839

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

Danuta Baclawska

Nurse/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$238,709

Base pay: $110,914
Overtime: $3,053
Other pay: $14,942
Benefits: $109,800
Total compensation: $238,709
Hire date: 2005-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health Professional (P-1)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,588
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,007
Check Date: Aug 9, 2024
Check Number: 58807448
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0502194625EE46155A7416F8246E79FF

Danuta Baclawska works as a Nurse for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Danuta earned $238,709 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Professional (P-1).

Reed Johnson

Maintsupv2(Genl)/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$184,364

Base pay: $84,063
Overtime: $7,534
Other pay: $3,203
Benefits: $89,563
Total compensation: $184,364
Hire date: 2006-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Service/Maintenance (NP-2)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,616
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,280
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59233979
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 001E7E596E328390D6EB9F86B70B75C6

Reed Johnson works as a Maintsupv2(Genl) for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Reed earned $184,364 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service/Maintenance (NP-2).

Shamaine Savage

Licensedpracticalnurse/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$151,132

Base pay: $72,275
Overtime: $3,855
Other pay: $1,962
Benefits: $73,040
Total compensation: $151,132
Hire date: 2016-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: Monique

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,973
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,758
Check Date: Dec 27, 2024
Check Number: 59473451
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 06D4B1B74298F5D1CBBDC317277512C1

Shamaine Savage holds the role of Licensedpracticalnurse at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,132. Their bargaining unit is Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Edward Porto

Veteransservicesofficer/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$138,667

Base pay: $73,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,443
Total compensation: $138,667
Hire date: 2023-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,764
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,788
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58645138
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 08347EBAF0C0E8CD91200D4CA84AD191

Edward Porto holds the role of Veteransservicesofficer at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,667. Union affiliation: Social and Human Services(P-2).

Christian Lopez

Vetsresidentialfacworker/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$137,047

Base pay: $62,534
Overtime: $5,910
Other pay: $626
Benefits: $67,976
Total compensation: $137,047
Hire date: 2019-12-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,657
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,439
Check Date: Sep 6, 2024
Check Number: 58933570
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 01239F7B31F3B85B6C6D611972472584

Christian Lopez works as a Vetsresidentialfacworker for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Christian earned $137,047 in 2024. They are represented by Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Paul Spedaliere

Veteransservicessupervisor/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$129,462

Base pay: $80,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49,169
Total compensation: $129,462
Hire date: 2021-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Social and Human Services(P-2)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,845
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,174
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59237548
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0607839222731AB4AA1444AA6C2E7C98

Paul Spedaliere holds the role of Veteransservicessupervisor at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,462. Union affiliation: Social and Human Services(P-2).

Audrey Williams

Foodservicesupervisor/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$124,202

Base pay: $59,270
Overtime: $9,337
Other pay: $801
Benefits: $54,794
Total compensation: $124,202
Hire date: 2006-12-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Service/Maintenance (NP-2)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,346
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,312
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59091461
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 039D9CB7211D821D5648CE9B0A1AB23A

Audrey Williams holds the role of Foodservicesupervisor at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,202. Their bargaining unit is Service/Maintenance (NP-2).

Eamon Caronia

Medicalrecordsspecialist2/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$117,595

Base pay: $65,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $51,883
Total compensation: $117,595
Hire date: 2019-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Administrative Clerical (NP-3)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,287
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,501
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58652848
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0479FC2B0BA02C151B40273C6FB0811A

Eamon Caronia works as a Medicalrecordsspecialist2 for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Eamon earned $117,595 in 2024. Union affiliation: Administrative Clerical (NP-3).

Heather Valenti

Nurse'saide/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$107,702

Base pay: $50,191
Overtime: $8,801
Other pay: $756
Benefits: $47,953
Total compensation: $107,702
Hire date: 2021-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,258
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,155
Check Date: Aug 9, 2024
Check Number: 58772063
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 064665C8C8E82EBE76CF599900D9EE34

Heather Valenti holds the role of Nurse'saide at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,702. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Martin Valencia

Nurse'saide/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$88,886

Base pay: $31,269
Overtime: $2,487
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $52,859
Total compensation: $88,886
Hire date: 2023-05-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $30,694
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $25
Check Date: Jan 12, 2024
Check Number: 57779458
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0313541F0FFF27F3A5A35572F96ABAED

Martin Valencia holds the role of Nurse'saide at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,886. They are represented by Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Esther Nwaogu

Licensedpracticalnurse/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$82,583

Base pay: $39,048
Overtime: $9,598
Other pay: $2,774
Benefits: $31,163
Total compensation: $82,583
Hire date: 2022-07-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,386
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $31
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58645149
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0349AD998B96C60161EF8CF463D81EA8

Esther Nwaogu holds the role of Licensedpracticalnurse at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,583. They are represented by Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Ketanya Martin

Respiratorytherapist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$77,602

Base pay: $36,009
Overtime: $4,202
Other pay: $641
Benefits: $36,750
Total compensation: $77,602
Hire date: 2021-01-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,668
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $33
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59099280
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0B42724436611ECE1F855F57546B39D0

Ketanya Martin holds the role of Respiratorytherapist at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,602. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Timothy Harrison Jr

Storekeeper/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$77,458

Base pay: $36,260
Overtime: $3,900
Other pay: $456
Benefits: $36,842
Total compensation: $77,458
Hire date: 2023-07-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Service/Maintenance (NP-2)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,837
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,718
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59095033
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 023AEFFB529D81C4EB9B5C3AA87D927C

Timothy Harrison Jr works as a Storekeeper for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $77,458 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service/Maintenance (NP-2).

Sonia Millwood

Nurse'saide/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$54,347

Base pay: $24,380
Overtime: $4,370
Other pay: $1,706
Benefits: $23,891
Total compensation: $54,347
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,944
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $25
Check Date: Nov 29, 2024
Check Number: 59297327
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0051323FA0BEAB73C73E1589069B78B2

Sonia Millwood works as a Nurse'saide for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a part-time employee. Sonia earned $54,347 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Lynadora Pinnock

Nurse'saide/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$52,704

Base pay: $22,266
Overtime: $1,233
Other pay: $5,876
Benefits: $23,330
Total compensation: $52,704
Hire date: 2001-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,339
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,657
Check Date: Mar 22, 2024
Check Number: 58114933
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 06C8C9631664CA33F6807E661E14E5CE

Lynadora Pinnock holds the role of Nurse'saide at Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,704. Union affiliation: Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Nicole Mcdaniel

Nurse'saide/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$32,418

Base pay: $15,739
Overtime: $711
Other pay: $526
Benefits: $15,442
Total compensation: $32,418
Hire date: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Health NonProfessional (NP-6)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $31,458
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $25
Check Date: Jul 26, 2024
Check Number: 58750167
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 09AEA8B33A4D4181E18E6829338BF9DD

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Nicole Mcdaniel serves as a Nurse'saide based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,418. Their bargaining unit is Health NonProfessional (NP-6).

Luis Vega

Bldgs&Grndpatrlofcr/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$29,018

Base pay: $2,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,758
Benefits: $12,496
Total compensation: $29,018
Hire date: 2008-11-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Protective Services (NP-5)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: Alberto

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,381
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,352
Check Date: Jan 26, 2024
Check Number: 57843578
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 0094034378412014ADDC1E76B0C89359

Luis Vega works as a Bldgs&Grndpatrlofcr for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Luis earned $29,018 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Protective Services (NP-5).

Emanuel Sbona

Bldgs&Grndpatrlofcr/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$11,373

Base pay: $5,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $5,672
Total compensation: $11,373
Hire date: 2005-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Protective Services (NP-5)
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,575
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $1,976
Check Date: Apr 5, 2024
Check Number: 58182238
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 02C938E17D6E42D8395B989C837ABB4E

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Emanuel Sbona serves as a Bldgs&Grndpatrlofcr based in Rocky Hill, CT. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,373. They are represented by Protective Services (NP-5).

Jodi Jarzabek

Temporaryworker(Retiree)/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$823

Base pay: $765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $823
Hire date: 2022-04-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: No Designated Unit
Work city: Rocky Hill
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06067
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $29,942
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $24
Check Date: Jan 12, 2024
Check Number: 57813387
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: DVA21000
Employee ID Record: 04B0C53A7228BEF3EFE869532A8849D2

Jodi Jarzabek works as a Temporaryworker(Retiree) for Department of Veterans' Affairs based in Rocky Hill, CT. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a part-time employee. Jodi earned $823 in 2024. They are represented by No Designated Unit.