New York Public Authorities / Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Police Captain

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Police Captain

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

26 employees hold this title in Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $196,470, above the department median of $98,569.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $196,470
Agency median: $98,569
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$276,496+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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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Police Captain beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $196,470 ranks #6 of 16. See Police Captain across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$477,892 · 11

$380,299 · 8

$345,698 · 85

$257,858 · 13

$251,538 · 9

City of Springfield, MA

$193,337 · 15

City of Salt Lake City

$172,426 · 11

City of Buffalo

$161,054 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Police Captain 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.

Same department

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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Michael Lampasona

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$283,900

Sub-department: Police East D3 Jamaica
Base pay: $244,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $283,900
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Extra Pay: $31,503
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $8,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Lampasona holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D3 Jamaica. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $283,900.

Aundree Booker

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$269,092

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $236,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Extra Pay: $31,384
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Aundree Booker is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D6 MT Vernon. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $269,092.

Jessica King

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$266,245

Sub-department: Commanding Officer SOD
Base pay: $238,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Extra Pay: $26,702
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,250
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Jessica King serves as a Police Captain within Commanding Officer Sod. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $266,245.

Shawn Steiger

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$265,590

Sub-department: Bethpage Dist 2
Base pay: $233,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $265,590
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Extra Pay: $31,481
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Shawn Steiger serves as a Police Captain within Bethpage District 2. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $265,590.

Alexander Lindsay

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$256,818

Sub-department: Police East D3 Jamaica
Base pay: $255,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256,818
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Alexander Lindsay serves as a Police Captain within Police East D3 Jamaica. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $256,818.

Joseph Greco

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$256,589

Sub-department: Police Manhttn D5 GCT
Base pay: $235,003
Overtime: $20,566
Other pay: $1,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,020
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Greco is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police Manhttn D5 Gct. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $256,589.

Henry Lennon

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$226,355

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $219,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,355
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $164,755
Extra Pay: $6,319
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Henry Lennon holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D6 MT Vernon. Their status is full-time. In 2017, their total compensation was $226,355.

Patrick Passarelli

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$218,681

Sub-department: Police North D7 Beacon
Base pay: $200,043
Overtime: $17,628
Other pay: $1,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,681
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,010
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Patrick Passarelli holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D7 Beacon. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $218,681.

Swarendra Jatindranath

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$214,970

Sub-department: Police Manhttn D4 Penn
Base pay: $206,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,970
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $164,755
Extra Pay: $6,319
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,810
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Swarendra Jatindranath is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police Manhttn D4 Penn. They work full-time. 2017 total compensation came to $214,970.

Christopher Wargas

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$211,131

Sub-department: Police East D1 Central Islip
Base pay: $203,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $164,755
Extra Pay: $6,319
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Wargas works as a Police Captain for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D1 Central Islip. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $211,131 in 2017.

Joseph Esposito

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$208,169

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $207,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,169
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $164,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Esposito works as a Police Captain for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D6 MT Vernon. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $208,169 in 2017.

Douglas Rucano

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$201,099

Sub-department: Police East D3 Jamaica
Base pay: $194,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,099
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Extra Pay: $5,880
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Douglas Rucano holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D3 Jamaica. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $201,099.

Michael Pizzo

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$196,841

Sub-department: Police East D3 Jamaica
Base pay: $187,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,841
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Extra Pay: $8,396
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Michael Pizzo serves as a Police Captain within Police East D3 Jamaica. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $196,841.

Jason Mckay

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$196,099

Sub-department: Police East D1 Central Islip
Base pay: $185,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,099
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Extra Pay: $8,348
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $2,228
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jason Mckay is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D1 Central Islip. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $196,099.

Michael Nasti

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$183,371

Sub-department: Police East D1 Central Islip
Base pay: $182,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,371
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,370
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Nasti holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D1 Central Islip. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,371.

Matthew Taffner

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$182,706

Sub-department: Police Manhttn D4 Penn
Base pay: $181,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,706
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Matthew Taffner is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police Manhttn D4 Penn. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $182,706.

Jennifer Kelly

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2019 total comp

$181,889

Sub-department: Police North D8 Stamford
Base pay: $180,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,889
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jennifer Kelly is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D8 Stamford. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $181,889.

John Waluk

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$181,881

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $180,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,881
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, John Waluk serves as a Police Captain within Police North D6 MT Vernon. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $181,881.

Brian Oconnell

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$181,806

Sub-department: Police North D7 Beacon
Base pay: $180,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,806
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,755
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Brian Oconnell is a Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D7 Beacon. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $181,806.

Brian O'Connell

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$176,459

Sub-department: Police North D7 Beacon
Base pay: $175,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $161,093
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Brian O'Connell holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police North D7 Beacon. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $176,459.

Bryan Wood

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2017 total comp

$119,530

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $59,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,530
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $155,430
Extra Pay: $59,609
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Bryan Wood serves as a Police Captain within Police North D6 MT Vernon. They work full-time. Their 2017 pay totaled $119,530.

Anthony Dominici

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$102,797

Sub-department: Commanding Officer SOD
Base pay: $51,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,797
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $181,626
Extra Pay: $51,398
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Anthony Dominici works as a Police Captain for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Commanding Officer Sod. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $102,797 in 2024.

Timothy Devlin

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$26,095

Sub-department: Police East D1 Central Islip
Base pay: $13,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,095
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $173,297
Extra Pay: $13,047
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Timothy Devlin works as a Police Captain for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D1 Central Islip. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $26,095 in 2024.

Matthew Sauer

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$11,356

Sub-department: Police North D6 Mt Vernon
Base pay: $5,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,120
Extra Pay: $5,678
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Matthew Sauer serves as a Police Captain within Police North D6 MT Vernon. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,356.

Lawrence Cudia

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$542

Sub-department: Police East D2 Garden City
Base pay: $542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $542
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $164,755
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Lawrence Cudia holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police East D2 Garden City. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $542.

Robert Pattison

Police Captain/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

Sub-department: Police Communications Unit
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Pattison holds the role of Police Captain at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Police Communications Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $0.