New York Public Authorities / New York State Bridge Authority

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New York State Bridge Authority

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

The New York State Bridge Authority plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2024, this agency had 166 employees with median total compensation of $74,269; the highest distinct record was $223,807.

Year: 2024
Employees: 166
Median total: $74,269
Highest record: $223,807

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$115$209,721+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 166 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,269) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $69,289 (93%)
Overtime — $2,497 (3%)
Other — $3,115 (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

$9,080

$46,386

$74,269

$102,032

$127,200

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,080. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Senior Laborer

24 · $81,063

Security Technician Bridge - Pt

22 · $50,134

Laborer

18 · $66,806

Command Center Operator

17 · $74,497

Pt Laborer

15 · $8,735

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

Minosca Alcantara De Pena

Executive Director/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$223,807

Base pay: $220,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,807
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $200,192
Extra Pay: $3,600
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Minosca Alcantara De Pena holds the role of Executive Director at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $223,807.

Brian Bushek

Treasure/Director of Finance/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$213,632

Base pay: $202,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $186,856
Extra Pay: $10,787
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Brian Bushek serves as a Treasure/Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $213,632.

Kevin Ahrenholz

General Counsel/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$213,494

Base pay: $209,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,494
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $186,856
Extra Pay: $3,600
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Kevin Ahrenholz serves as a General Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $213,494.

Lauren Melendez

Deputy Executive Director/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$209,721

Base pay: $206,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,721
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $188,288
Extra Pay: $3,350
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Lauren Melendez holds the role of Deputy Executive Director at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $209,721.

Jeffrey Wright

Chief Engineer/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$204,399

Base pay: $201,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,399
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $187,362
Extra Pay: $3,000
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jeffrey Wright holds the role of Chief Engineer at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,399.

Michael Sgro

Manager of Service of Elec Field Systems/New York State Bridge Authority

2021 total comp

$200,000

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $87,096
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $200,000
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Sgro works as a Manager of Service of Elec Field Systems for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $200,000 in 2021.

Brian Bushek

Treasurer/Director of Finance/New York State Bridge Authority

2020 total comp

$184,869

Base pay: $174,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,869
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $161,756
Extra Pay: $9,932
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Brian Bushek holds the role of Treasurer/Director of Finance at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $184,869.

Danielle Mass

Director of Command Center Ops, Safety, & Security/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$183,863

Base pay: $180,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $169,373
Extra Pay: $3,600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Danielle Mass works as a Director of Command Center Ops, Safety, & Security for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $183,863 in 2024.

Jeffrey Weiss

Director of All Electronic Tolling/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$183,051

Base pay: $182,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,051
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $180,353
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jeffrey Weiss works as a Director of All Electronic Tolling for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $183,051 in 2024.

Tara Roberts-Sullivan

Acting Executive Director/New York State Bridge Authority

2021 total comp

$182,980

Base pay: $141,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,980
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $165,000
Extra Pay: $350
Job Group: Executive
Other Compensation: $41,250
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Tara Roberts-Sullivan serves as a Acting Executive Director. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $182,980.

George Fong

Manager of Maintenance/New York State Bridge Authority

2022 total comp

$174,759

Base pay: $165,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,759
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $151,388
Extra Pay: $9,334
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

George Fong is a Manager of Maintenance at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $174,759.

George Fong

Manager of Contract Maintenance/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$170,403

Base pay: $167,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,403
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $160,608
Extra Pay: $3,000
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

George Fong is a Manager of Contract Maintenance at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $170,403.

Milind Bijur

Tolling & Data Insights Manager/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$167,462

Base pay: $167,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,462
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $169,950
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Milind Bijur is a Tolling & Data Insights Manager at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $167,462.

Francine Rivera-Byrne

IT Specialist III/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$158,052

Base pay: $147,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,052
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $132,218
Extra Pay: $10,628
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Francine Rivera-Byrne is a IT Specialist III at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $158,052.

Frank Pavlin

Director of Administration/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$155,670

Base pay: $145,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $133,742
Extra Pay: $10,143
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Frank Pavlin serves as a Director of Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,670.

Craig Gardner

Manager of Contract Maintenance/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$155,215

Base pay: $143,675
Overtime: $1,997
Other pay: $9,543
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,215
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $141,203
Extra Pay: $9,543
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Craig Gardner serves as a Manager of Contract Maintenance. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,215.

Leroy Hogan Jr

Computerized Toll Equipment Specialist/New York State Bridge Authority

2022 total comp

$154,505

Base pay: $153,179
Overtime: $1,326
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,505
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $112,866
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Leroy Hogan Jr holds the role of Computerized Toll Equipment Specialist at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $154,505.

Craig Gardner

Manager of Maintenance/New York State Bridge Authority

2022 total comp

$148,179

Base pay: $145,339
Overtime: $2,240
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,179
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $133,097
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Craig Gardner serves as a Manager of Maintenance. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $148,179.

Robert Russo Ii

Director of Electronic Toll Systems/New York State Bridge Authority

2021 total comp

$147,958

Base pay: $147,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,958
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $152,542
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Russo Ii is a Director of Electronic Toll Systems at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $147,958.

Robert Russo Ii

Director of Administration & Human Res/New York State Bridge Authority

2019 total comp

$143,236

Base pay: $142,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,236
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $145,903
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Russo Ii holds the role of Director of Administration & Human Res at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $143,236.

Tina Hockler

Director of Human Resources/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$141,680

Base pay: $138,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,680
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $129,847
Extra Pay: $3,000
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Tina Hockler serves as a Director of Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,680.

Francine Rivera-Byrne

Director or Information Technology/New York State Bridge Authority

2023 total comp

$140,558

Base pay: $136,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,558
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $128,367
Extra Pay: $4,195
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Francine Rivera-Byrne works as a Director or Information Technology for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Francine earned $140,558 in 2023.

Gregory Hill

Senior Foreman/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$138,390

Base pay: $126,676
Overtime: $7,614
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,390
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $102,263
Extra Pay: $4,100
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gregory Hill is a Senior Foreman at New York State Bridge Authority. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $138,390.

Dianne Hansen

Bridge Manager/New York State Bridge Authority

2022 total comp

$137,698

Base pay: $137,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,698
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $113,010
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Dianne Hansen works as a Bridge Manager for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Dianne earned $137,698 in 2022.

Cynthia Santiago

Acting Toll Manager/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$135,548

Base pay: $128,481
Overtime: $3,566
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $121,879
Extra Pay: $3,500
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Cynthia Santiago works as a Acting Toll Manager for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $135,548 in 2024.

Joseph Ruggiero

Executive Director/New York State Bridge Authority

2019 total comp

$134,692

Base pay: $134,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,692
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $169,290
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Ruggiero works as a Executive Director for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $134,692 in 2019.

Christopher Gimbel

Manager of Technician and Operations Audit/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$134,227

Base pay: $121,909
Overtime: $2,135
Other pay: $10,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,227
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $114,104
Extra Pay: $10,183
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Gimbel works as a Manager of Technician and Operations Audit for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $134,227 in 2024.

Frank Pavlin

Director of Toll Coll. & Bridge Ops/New York State Bridge Authority

2020 total comp

$133,356

Base pay: $132,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $117,639
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Frank Pavlin serves as a Director of Toll Coll. & Bridge Ops. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $133,356.

Tara Roberts-Sullivan

Deputy Executive Director/New York State Bridge Authority

2018 total comp

$130,291

Base pay: $130,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $125,400
Job Group: Executive
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Tara Roberts-Sullivan holds the role of Deputy Executive Director at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $130,291.

Julianne Sgro

IT Specialist III/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$128,672

Base pay: $117,702
Overtime: $826
Other pay: $10,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,672
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $115,182
Extra Pay: $10,143
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Julianne Sgro serves as a IT Specialist III. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,672.

Michael Bernazzani

Toll Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$127,200

Base pay: $120,478
Overtime: $3,122
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,200
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $116,104
Extra Pay: $3,600
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Bernazzani works as a Toll Equipment Maintenance Supervisor 2 for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $127,200 in 2024.

Danielle Mass

Director of Command Center Ops & Security/New York State Bridge Authority

2021 total comp

$125,948

Base pay: $125,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $119,992
Extra Pay: $350
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Danielle Mass works as a Director of Command Center Ops & Security for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $125,948 in 2021.

Frank Pavlin

Director of Operations/New York State Bridge Authority

2019 total comp

$124,564

Base pay: $123,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,564
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $111,970
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Frank Pavlin holds the role of Director of Operations at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $124,564.

Tina Gagliardi

Director of Human Resources/New York State Bridge Authority

2022 total comp

$123,873

Base pay: $123,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,873
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $118,828
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Tina Gagliardi holds the role of Director of Human Resources at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $123,873.

Christopher Kelly

Acting Chief of Staff/New York State Bridge Authority

2019 total comp

$123,365

Base pay: $123,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,365
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $123,474
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Kelly works as a Acting Chief of Staff for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $123,365 in 2019.

Rachel Abell

Security Technician Bridge Manager/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$122,588

Base pay: $119,415
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,588
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $113,104
Extra Pay: $3,000
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Rachel Abell serves as a Security Technician Bridge Manager. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,588.

Christopher Steber

Public Information Officer/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$122,444

Base pay: $116,417
Overtime: $2,426
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $111,104
Extra Pay: $3,600
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Steber works as a Public Information Officer for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $122,444 in 2024.

Stephanie Pecchia

Command Center Operator/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$121,786

Base pay: $105,575
Overtime: $9,340
Other pay: $6,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,786
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $92,121
Extra Pay: $6,872
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Stephanie Pecchia works as a Command Center Operator for New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $121,786 in 2024.

Jack Kelly

Foreman 1/New York State Bridge Authority

2024 total comp

$121,719

Base pay: $107,138
Overtime: $8,793
Other pay: $5,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,719
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $87,773
Extra Pay: $5,788
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At New York State Bridge Authority, Jack Kelly serves as a Foreman 1. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,719.

Michael Savosky

Computerized Toll Equipment Specialist/New York State Bridge Authority

2019 total comp

$121,586

Base pay: $120,820
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,586
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $110,709
Extra Pay: $600
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Savosky holds the role of Computerized Toll Equipment Specialist at New York State Bridge Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $121,586.