New York Public Authorities / Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Detective - Sergeant

Job-title file

Detective - Sergeant

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

19 employees hold this title in Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $272,525, above the department median of $98,569.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $4.5M
Role median: $272,525
Agency median: $98,569
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,974$414,926+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Detective Sergeant beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $273,852 ranks #1 of 3. See Detective Sergeant across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$136,837 · 62

City of Buffalo

$130,815 · 23

Median total compensation for comparable Detective Sergeant roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Assistant Conductor 1,024
Assoc.Staff Analyst 550
Bto 606
Bus Maintainer B 814
Bus Maintainer Chassis 493
Bus Oper (Rev Veh) Amalgamated Transit Union Q 03-F 1,095
Bus Oper (Rev Veh) Amalgamated Transit Union Q 030F 483
Bus Oper(Rev Veh)Twu Local 100 01-F 2,571
Bus Oper(Rev Veh)Twu Local 100 010F 1,087
Bus Operator Twu-100 1,517
Bus Operator(Rev Veh)Atu Si02F 1,072
Bus Operator(Revenue Veh) 01-F 3,668
Bus Operator(Revenue Veh) 010F 1,734
Bus Operator(Revenue Vehicle) 8,713
Bus Operators 4,629
Car Appearance Maintenance 717
Car Inspector (Assignment B) 1,827
Car Inspector B 01-E 1,089
Car Inspector B 010E 847
Cleaner (Transit Authority) 607
Cleaner (Transit-Labor Class) 2,149
Cleaner (Transit0Labor Class) 1,897
Cleaner(Ta-Labor)Twu Local 100 01-D 2,780
Cleaner(Ta0Labor)Twu Local 100 010D 1,225
Coach Cleaner 513
College Aide 467
Conductor 2,776
Conductor (Constr and Flagging) 629
Conductor (Rev Veh) 01-F 3,369
Conductor (Rev Veh) 010F 1,508
Conductor (Rev.Veh) 2,114
Conductor(Constr and Flagg) 01-F 575
Dispatcher I (Surface Transit) 595
Dispatcher Rapid Transit Operations 840
Electrician 837
Engineer 611
Locomotive Engineer 757
Machinist 490
Maintainer 786
Maintainer I (Revenue Equip) 493
Mantaner 499
Mtce.Supv.(Car Equip) I 753
Mtce.Supv.(Track) I 505
Police Officer Hire After1 29 2014 633
Police Officer Hire Plus 1 731
Police Officer Hire Plus1 775
Road Car Inspector 946
Signal Maintainer 1,346
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 2,262
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 01-F 1,394
Station Agent Automatic Fare Collection 010F 852
Supervisor Station I 773
Ta Electrical Helper Signals 01-F 739
Track Worker 1,208
Track Worker (Specialist) 889
Track Worker 01-F 1,580
Track Worker 010F 784
Train Operator (Rev.Vehicles) 5,949
Train Operator (Yard) 2,589
Train Service Supervisor 850

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Blondel

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$424,919

Sub-department: Office of the Chief of Police
Base pay: $293,959
Overtime: $128,750
Other pay: $2,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $424,919
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $153,487
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $2,210
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Kevin Blondel is a Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Office of the Chief of Police. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $424,919.

Robert Rau

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$397,160

Sub-department: Detective Division District 1
Base pay: $184,230
Overtime: $211,341
Other pay: $1,589
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $397,160
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $138,412
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,589
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Rau works as a Detective - Sergeant for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Division District 1. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $397,160 in 2020.

Richard Hui

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$380,814

Sub-department: Chief of Detectives
Base pay: $279,626
Overtime: $62,930
Other pay: $38,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $380,814
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $150,500
Extra Pay: $37,067
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,190
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Richard Hui works as a Detective - Sergeant for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Chief of Detectives. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $380,814 in 2023.

Jonathan Frohnhoefer

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$343,246

Sub-department: Chief of Detectives
Base pay: $249,815
Overtime: $88,290
Other pay: $5,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $343,246
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $146,397
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $5,140
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jonathan Frohnhoefer is a Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Chief of Detectives. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $343,246.

Douglas Hurlbert

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$339,282

Sub-department: Office of the Chief of Police
Base pay: $269,795
Overtime: $68,366
Other pay: $1,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $339,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $153,487
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,120
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Douglas Hurlbert works as a Detective - Sergeant for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Office of the Chief of Police. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $339,282 in 2024.

Brian Sullivan

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$324,659

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 6
Base pay: $220,247
Overtime: $15,736
Other pay: $88,676
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $324,659
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $163,939
Extra Pay: $88,117
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $559
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Brian Sullivan holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Bureau District 6. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $324,659.

Thomas Farney

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$300,861

Sub-department: Intrgncy Counter Terrorism TF
Base pay: $164,285
Overtime: $134,667
Other pay: $1,909
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,861
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $139,408
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,909
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Thomas Farney serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Intrgncy Counter Terrorism Temporary Full-Time. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $300,861.

Matthew Fontana

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$296,924

Sub-department: Chief of Detectives
Base pay: $260,086
Overtime: $35,717
Other pay: $1,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $296,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $151,497
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,120
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Matthew Fontana serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Chief of Detectives. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $296,924.

Edward Russell

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$275,180

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 3
Base pay: $177,316
Overtime: $96,434
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $153,239
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,430
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Edward Russell serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Detective Bureau District 3. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $275,180.

John Echavarria

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$272,525

Sub-department: Police Manhttn D5 GCT
Base pay: $187,743
Overtime: $83,711
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $272,525
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $153,239
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,070
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

John Echavarria works as a Detective - Sergeant for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police Manhttn D5 Gct. Their status is full-time. John earned $272,525 in 2022.

Wilfredo Barreto

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$243,392

Sub-department: Executive Security
Base pay: $144,634
Overtime: $6,942
Other pay: $91,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $243,392
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $163,939
Extra Pay: $91,652
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $165
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Wilfredo Barreto holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Executive Security. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $243,392.

John Rizzitelli

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$241,939

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 8
Base pay: $129,879
Overtime: $63,914
Other pay: $48,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $241,939
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $140,404
Extra Pay: $47,251
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $896
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, John Rizzitelli serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Detective Bureau District 8. They work full-time. Their 2018 pay totaled $241,939.

Dirk Jordan

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$231,776

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 5
Base pay: $182,328
Overtime: $17,888
Other pay: $31,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,776
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $163,939
Extra Pay: $30,904
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $656
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Dirk Jordan holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Bureau District 5. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $231,776.

Michael Burns

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$208,043

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 8
Base pay: $172,834
Overtime: $34,139
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,043
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $153,239
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,070
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Burns holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Bureau District 8. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $208,043.

James Flanagan

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$87,198

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 3
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $10,486
Other pay: $29,991
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,198
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $139,408
Extra Pay: $29,597
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $393
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

James Flanagan holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Bureau District 3. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $87,198.

Todd Wendel

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$68,515

Sub-department: Intrgncy Counter Terrorism TF
Base pay: $34,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,515
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $151,247
Extra Pay: $33,569
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Todd Wendel works as a Detective - Sergeant for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Intrgncy Counter Terrorism Temporary Full-Time. Their status is full-time. Todd earned $68,515 in 2023.

Andrew Roderick

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$48,449

Sub-department: Detective Bureau District 3
Base pay: $24,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,449
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $148,938
Extra Pay: $23,559
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Andrew Roderick serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Detective Bureau District 3. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,449.

Peter Cummo

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$19,756

Sub-department: Detective Division District 1
Base pay: $11,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $146,030
Extra Pay: $8,641
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Peter Cummo holds the role of Detective - Sergeant at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Detective Division District 1. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,756.

Daniel Eivazi

Detective - Sergeant/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$5,974

Sub-department: Intrgncy Counter Terrorism TF
Base pay: $3,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,974
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $142,498
Extra Pay: $2,646
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Daniel Eivazi serves as a Detective - Sergeant within Intrgncy Counter Terrorism Temporary Full-Time. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,974.