New York Public Authorities / Development Authority of the North Country

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Development Authority of the North Country

Source file: New York State Public Authorities — Payroll (NYS Open Data) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Development Authority of the North Country is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 116 employees with median total compensation of $63,499; the highest distinct record was $196,176.

Year: 2024
Employees: 116
Median total: $63,499
Highest record: $196,176

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$803$155,488+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 116 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,499) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $61,296 (95%)
Overtime — $1,751 (3%)
Other — $1,150 (2%)
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

$12,307

$28,643

$63,499

$85,673

$112,620

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $112,620 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,307. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Water Quality Technician

14 · $31,253

Water Quality Senior Operator

5 · $80,383

Outside Plant Engineer

5 · $80,092

Mmf - Equipment Operator Cdl-A

5 · $63,288

Project Engineer

4 · $68,102

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 7

Terri Belden

Engineering Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$41,548

Base pay: $41,458
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,458
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Terri Belden works as a Engineering Assistant for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Terri earned $41,548 in 2018.

Sharon Fitzpatrick

Office Manager/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$41,202

Base pay: $41,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,202
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,202
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Sharon Fitzpatrick is a Office Manager at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $41,202.

Kevin Perkins

Water Quality Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$41,032

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $31,784
Overtime: $4,719
Other pay: $4,529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $44,179
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $4,529
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Kevin Perkins serves as a Water Quality Technician I within Water Quality. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $41,032.

Richard Leclerc

Materials Management Division Manager/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$40,651

Base pay: $39,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,651
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $39,021
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $1,630
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Richard Leclerc holds the role of Materials Management Division Manager at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $40,651.

Matthew Farmer

Water Quality Technician/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$39,773

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $35,526
Overtime: $2,993
Other pay: $1,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,773
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $47,840
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,254
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Matthew Farmer holds the role of Water Quality Technician at Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,773.

Angela Marra

Administrative Associate/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$39,501

Base pay: $39,416
Overtime: $85
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,501
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $39,416
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Angela Marra holds the role of Administrative Associate at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,501.

Cody Walters

Maintenance Technician Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$39,034

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $34,822
Overtime: $520
Other pay: $3,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,034
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $35,173
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $3,692
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Cody Walters is a Maintenance Technician Assistant at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Mgt. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $39,034.

Norman Jones, Jr.

Wq Operator V/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$38,194

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $32,578
Overtime: $3,407
Other pay: $2,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,194
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,549
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $2,209
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Norman Jones, Jr. is a Wq Operator V at Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $38,194.

Terri Belden

Administrative Associate/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$38,090

Base pay: $38,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,090
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $38,090
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Terri Belden holds the role of Administrative Associate at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $38,090.

Erin Ackley

Administrative Specialist - Telecom/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$37,329

Sub-department: Telecommunications
Base pay: $37,035
Overtime: $294
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,329
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,880
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Erin Ackley holds the role of Administrative Specialist - Telecom at Development Authority of the North Country within Telecommunications. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,329.

Robert Henninger

Water Quality Supervisor I/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$37,131

Base pay: $37,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $37,131
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Henninger is a Water Quality Supervisor I at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $37,131.

Amy Austin

Director of Human Resource/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$36,626

Sub-department: Admin
Base pay: $36,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,626
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $69,355
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $496
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Amy Austin is a Director of Human Resource at Development Authority of the North Country within Administrative. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $36,626.

Noah Herne

Mmf Equipment Operator II/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$36,349

Base pay: $35,885
Overtime: $465
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,349
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $35,885
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Noah Herne serves as a Mmf Equipment Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $36,349.

Danielle Benati

Engineering Supervisor/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$36,187

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $36,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,187
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $92,700
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Danielle Benati is a Engineering Supervisor at Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $36,187.

Stephen Fowler

Water Quality Technician/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$35,812

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $32,166
Overtime: $2,294
Other pay: $1,352
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,812
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $47,840
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,352
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Stephen Fowler works as a Water Quality Technician for Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $35,812 in 2024.

Kathryn Mangan

Director of Materials Management/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$35,634

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $34,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,634
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $117,500
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $1,231
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Kathryn Mangan serves as a Director of Materials Management within Materials Management. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,634.

Stephen Mcelwain

Landfill Superintendent/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$35,589

Base pay: $35,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $35,589
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Stephen Mcelwain serves as a Landfill Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $35,589.

Chelsea Lalone

Accounting Associate/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$35,510

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $30,493
Overtime: $406
Other pay: $4,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,510
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $45,718
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $4,612
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Chelsea Lalone works as a Accounting Associate for Development Authority of the North Country within Administration. Their status is full-time. Chelsea earned $35,510 in 2023.

Jeffrey Overstrom

Water Quality Supervisor I/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$34,913

Base pay: $33,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,913
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $33,254
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $1,659
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jeffrey Overstrom holds the role of Water Quality Supervisor I at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,913.

Joshua Gaines

Water Quality Technician/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$34,774

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $26,735
Overtime: $4,637
Other pay: $3,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,774
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,786
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $3,403
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joshua Gaines is a Water Quality Technician at Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $34,774.

William Jesmore Ii

Project Engineer/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$34,139

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $33,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,139
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $78,065
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

William Jesmore Ii is a Project Engineer at Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $34,139.

Samantha Marsh

Administrative Associate/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$33,651

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $32,406
Overtime: $560
Other pay: $685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,651
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $44,346
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $685
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Samantha Marsh works as a Administrative Associate for Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $33,651 in 2023.

Daniel Jackson

Water Quality Technician/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$33,604

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $28,392
Overtime: $4,007
Other pay: $1,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,604
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $47,091
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,204
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Daniel Jackson works as a Water Quality Technician for Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $33,604 in 2023.

Terri Belden

Administrative Associate - Mmf/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$33,368

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $33,301
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,368
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $46,242
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Terri Belden serves as a Administrative Associate - Mmf within Engineering. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $33,368.

Mark Kline

Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$33,214

Base pay: $33,070
Overtime: $143
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,214
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $33,070
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Mark Kline serves as a Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $33,214.

Leonard Tibbetts

Customer Service Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2017 total comp

$33,088

Base pay: $32,558
Overtime: $530
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,088
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $32,558
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Leonard Tibbetts is a Customer Service Assistant at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2017 total compensation came to $33,088.

Elizabeth Bonisteelschweitzer

Community Planner/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$32,082

Sub-department: Regional Development
Base pay: $32,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,082
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $63,911
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Elizabeth Bonisteelschweitzer is a Community Planner at Development Authority of the North Country within Regional Development. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $32,082.

David Best

Mmf Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$31,882

Base pay: $31,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,882
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $31,882
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

David Best works as a Mmf Equipment Operator I for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. David earned $31,882 in 2020.

Patrick Hogan

Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$31,255

Base pay: $29,890
Overtime: $1,365
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,255
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $29,890
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Patrick Hogan works as a Equipment Operator I for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $31,255 in 2019.

Travis Grunert

Wq Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$30,968

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $29,816
Overtime: $772
Other pay: $381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,968
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,786
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $381
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Travis Grunert serves as a Wq Technician I within Water Quality. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $30,968.

Thomas Roman

Telecom Specialist (Part Time)/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$30,278

Sub-department: Telecom
Base pay: $30,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,278
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $30,278
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Roman is a Telecom Specialist (Part Time) at Development Authority of the North Country within Telecom. They work part-time. 2021 total compensation came to $30,278.

Flint Filson

Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$29,809

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $26,511
Overtime: $29
Other pay: $3,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,809
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $40,123
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $2,769
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Flint Filson is a Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $29,809.

Connor Carr

Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$28,930

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $28,402
Overtime: $528
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,930
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,746
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Connor Carr is a Mmf Maintenance Technician Assistant at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $28,930.

Ryan Herron

Project Engineer/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$28,921

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $28,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,921
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $75,000
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Ryan Herron is a Project Engineer at Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $28,921.

Bart Crary

Water Quality Supervisor I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$28,840

Base pay: $28,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,840
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $28,840
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Bart Crary serves as a Water Quality Supervisor I. They work part-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $28,840.

William Waite

Recycling Coordinator/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$28,835

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $28,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,835
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $64,035
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

William Waite is a Recycling Coordinator at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $28,835.

Kimberly Simmons

Mmf Maintenance Techician Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2017 total comp

$28,786

Base pay: $28,719
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,786
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $28,719
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Kimberly Simmons is a Mmf Maintenance Techician Assistant at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2017 total compensation came to $28,786.

Mary Chereshnoski

Administrative Specialist - Telecom/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$28,643

Sub-department: Telecommunications
Base pay: $28,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,643
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $62,587
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Mary Chereshnoski is a Administrative Specialist - Telecom at Development Authority of the North Country within Telecommunications. They work part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $28,643.

Donald Leisure

GIS Technician/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$27,518

Base pay: $25,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,518
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $25,095
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $2,423
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Donald Leisure works as a GIS Technician for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $27,518 in 2018.

John Crary

Environmental Health & Safety Manager/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$27,346

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $25,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,346
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,000
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,365
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

John Crary works as a Environmental Health & Safety Manager for Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $27,346 in 2024.