State and local government payrolls
Outside of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties have the largest individual groups of government employees in the state and the highest payrolls, according to data from the state comptroller. And when you look at average salaries, four Long Island villages turn up in the top 15, along with Long Island judges and the Nassau Interim Finance Authority.
This payroll list includes active employees enrolled in the New York State and Local Retirement System and as such does not include part-time or seasonal employees who would not be eligible for pensions. New York City employees are not included. State employees are grouped by department or division. You can read more here. And while clerical and other school district employees are included here by district, we have a separate database of for teachers and administrators.
Data were obtained under the state's Freedom of Information Act. This database was posted on Nov. 28, 2017.Top 10 government units by payroll size
Top 15 government units by average pay
You can search and sort within this list of 3,230 governments and agencies such as the Division of State Police, Port Authority, or the Education Department for the past two fiscal years, which end on March 31. Clicking on an "employer" name will bring you to a list of employees for the two years. Or you can go directly to that database of individual pay. Charts powered by amCharts
| Employer | 2017 employees | 2017 total pay | 2017 average pay | 2016 employees | 2016 total pay | 2016 average pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Oswego Co Soil,Water Cons Dist | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $156,489.69 | 2017 average pay $39,122.42 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $148,216.13 | 2016 average pay $49,405.38 |
| Employer Belgium Cold Springs Fire Dis | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $156,339.19 | 2017 average pay $52,113.06 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $141,554.71 | 2016 average pay $47,184.90 |
| Employer Town of Stockbridge | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $156,194.41 | 2017 average pay $26,032.40 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $152,593.29 | 2016 average pay $21,799.04 |
| Employer Town of Roseboom | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $155,080.75 | 2017 average pay $25,846.79 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $141,297.48 | 2016 average pay $28,259.50 |
| Employer Town of Springfield | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $154,677.75 | 2017 average pay $22,096.82 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $139,973.23 | 2016 average pay $23,328.87 |
| Employer Town of Macomb | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $154,547.86 | 2017 average pay $19,318.48 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $165,461.19 | 2016 average pay $23,637.31 |
| Employer Town of Lodi | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $154,365.53 | 2017 average pay $25,727.59 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $173,596.67 | 2016 average pay $24,799.52 |
| Employer Village of Camillus | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $154,333.92 | 2017 average pay $22,047.70 | 2016 employees 10 | 2016 total pay $187,702.86 | 2016 average pay $18,770.29 |
| Employer Town of Preble | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $154,311.10 | 2017 average pay $19,288.89 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $147,987.66 | 2016 average pay $18,498.46 |
| Employer Town of Covington | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $153,838.58 | 2017 average pay $30,767.72 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $163,847.53 | 2016 average pay $20,480.94 |
| Employer Town of Prattsville | 2017 employees 10 | 2017 total pay $153,711.78 | 2017 average pay $15,371.18 | 2016 employees 10 | 2016 total pay $144,368.51 | 2016 average pay $14,436.85 |
| Employer Town of Smyrna | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $152,794.15 | 2017 average pay $19,099.27 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $138,234.31 | 2016 average pay $23,039.05 |
| Employer Town of Granger | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $152,437.72 | 2017 average pay $38,109.43 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $150,290.84 | 2016 average pay $37,572.71 |
| Employer Town of Burns | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $151,948.06 | 2017 average pay $25,324.68 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $152,781.59 | 2016 average pay $21,825.94 |
| Employer Town of Sharon | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $151,625.07 | 2017 average pay $21,660.72 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $163,693.99 | 2016 average pay $23,384.86 |
| Employer Lt Governor's Office | 2017 employees 1 | 2017 total pay $151,068.28 | 2017 average pay $151,068.28 | 2016 employees 1 | 2016 total pay $156,465.81 | 2016 average pay $156,465.81 |
| Employer Town of Sempronius | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $150,613.94 | 2017 average pay $30,122.79 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $147,833.50 | 2016 average pay $36,958.38 |
| Employer Town of Greenwood | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $150,573.33 | 2017 average pay $21,510.48 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $145,616.76 | 2016 average pay $18,202.10 |
| Employer Town of Montour | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $150,481.04 | 2017 average pay $25,080.17 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $160,551.84 | 2016 average pay $22,935.98 |
| Employer Town of Harford | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $150,031.99 | 2017 average pay $21,433.14 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $110,002.93 | 2016 average pay $13,750.37 |
| Employer Lt Governor Office Staff | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $149,730.96 | 2017 average pay $49,910.32 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $113,154.05 | 2016 average pay $37,718.02 |
| Employer Wadsworth Library | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $149,593.72 | 2017 average pay $24,932.29 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $148,709.94 | 2016 average pay $24,784.99 |
| Employer Carthage Wilna Fire District | 2017 employees 9 | 2017 total pay $149,354.21 | 2017 average pay $16,594.91 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $149,479.70 | 2016 average pay $24,913.28 |
| Employer Great Neck Housing Authority | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $148,533.18 | 2017 average pay $49,511.06 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $145,564.50 | 2016 average pay $48,521.50 |
| Employer Village of Arkport | 2017 employees 10 | 2017 total pay $148,003.20 | 2017 average pay $14,800.32 | 2016 employees 11 | 2016 total pay $142,804.69 | 2016 average pay $12,982.24 |
| Employer Village of Sagaponack | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $147,747.71 | 2017 average pay $49,249.24 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $143,483.23 | 2016 average pay $35,870.81 |
| Employer Village of Windsor | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $147,011.86 | 2017 average pay $36,752.97 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $134,128.00 | 2016 average pay $33,532.00 |
| Employer Village of Morristown | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $146,143.24 | 2017 average pay $36,535.81 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $147,229.24 | 2016 average pay $36,807.31 |
| Employer Woodmere Fire District | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $146,139.48 | 2017 average pay $73,069.74 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $173,507.73 | 2016 average pay $86,753.87 |
| Employer Town of Mentz | 2017 employees 14 | 2017 total pay $145,494.98 | 2017 average pay $10,392.50 | 2016 employees 13 | 2016 total pay $137,672.57 | 2016 average pay $10,590.20 |
| Employer Orleans Co Soil,Water Cons Dist | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $145,407.52 | 2017 average pay $36,351.88 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $139,072.06 | 2016 average pay $34,768.02 |
| Employer Erwin Urban Renewal Agcy | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $143,979.42 | 2017 average pay $71,989.71 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $136,307.62 | 2016 average pay $68,153.81 |
| Employer Village of North Haven | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $143,595.93 | 2017 average pay $47,865.31 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $138,323.92 | 2016 average pay $46,107.97 |
| Employer West Webster Fire District | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $143,529.26 | 2017 average pay $28,705.85 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $138,993.29 | 2016 average pay $34,748.32 |
| Employer Town of Cameron | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $143,485.30 | 2017 average pay $28,697.06 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $128,248.48 | 2016 average pay $25,649.70 |
| Employer Town of Hope | 2017 employees 12 | 2017 total pay $143,444.08 | 2017 average pay $11,953.67 | 2016 employees 12 | 2016 total pay $138,175.67 | 2016 average pay $11,514.64 |
| Employer Mastic Beach Fire District | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $143,352.15 | 2017 average pay $71,676.08 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $141,464.60 | 2016 average pay $70,732.30 |
| Employer Town of Pittsfield | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $143,316.43 | 2017 average pay $17,914.55 | 2016 employees 9 | 2016 total pay $155,610.20 | 2016 average pay $17,290.02 |
| Employer Town of Rathbone | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $143,288.71 | 2017 average pay $28,657.74 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $127,894.49 | 2016 average pay $15,986.81 |
| Employer St Lawrence Co Soil,Water Dist | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $143,222.95 | 2017 average pay $20,460.42 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $130,974.64 | 2016 average pay $26,194.93 |
| Employer Schoharie Co Soil & Water Dist | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $142,102.79 | 2017 average pay $35,525.70 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $182,979.24 | 2016 average pay $36,595.85 |
| Employer Town of Genesee Falls | 2017 employees 9 | 2017 total pay $142,012.13 | 2017 average pay $15,779.13 | 2016 employees 9 | 2016 total pay $94,012.70 | 2016 average pay $10,445.86 |
| Employer Madison Co Ind Dev Agcy | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $141,853.03 | 2017 average pay $47,284.34 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $137,720.36 | 2016 average pay $45,906.79 |
| Employer Village of Morrisville | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $141,813.16 | 2017 average pay $28,362.63 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $132,359.20 | 2016 average pay $26,471.84 |
| Employer Town of Esperance | 2017 employees 10 | 2017 total pay $141,615.75 | 2017 average pay $14,161.58 | 2016 employees 10 | 2016 total pay $116,555.99 | 2016 average pay $11,655.60 |
| Employer Town of Rossie | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $141,071.68 | 2017 average pay $28,214.34 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $135,301.62 | 2016 average pay $27,060.32 |
| Employer Purchase Fire District | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $140,521.27 | 2017 average pay $70,260.64 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $138,166.33 | 2016 average pay $69,083.17 |
| Employer Town of West Union | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $140,405.02 | 2017 average pay $23,400.84 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $133,690.01 | 2016 average pay $19,098.57 |
| Employer Village of Chateaugay | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $139,916.21 | 2017 average pay $17,489.53 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $151,929.32 | 2016 average pay $18,991.17 |
| Employer Town of Mcdonough | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $139,870.01 | 2017 average pay $23,311.67 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $144,340.88 | 2016 average pay $18,042.61 |
| Employer Village of Afton | 2017 employees 11 | 2017 total pay $139,739.35 | 2017 average pay $12,703.58 | 2016 employees 12 | 2016 total pay $119,158.16 | 2016 average pay $9,929.85 |
| Employer Village of Victory | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $139,604.30 | 2017 average pay $27,920.86 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $184,643.49 | 2016 average pay $26,377.64 |
| Employer Town of North Hudson | 2017 employees 9 | 2017 total pay $138,484.56 | 2017 average pay $15,387.17 | 2016 employees 11 | 2016 total pay $140,189.02 | 2016 average pay $12,744.46 |
| Employer Village of Interlaken | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $138,410.08 | 2017 average pay $19,772.87 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $128,640.08 | 2016 average pay $21,440.01 |
| Employer Cattaraugus County Ind Dev Agc | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $137,833.16 | 2017 average pay $68,916.58 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $133,853.92 | 2016 average pay $66,926.96 |
| Employer Town of Pharsalia | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $137,709.20 | 2017 average pay $34,427.30 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $140,062.92 | 2016 average pay $28,012.58 |
| Employer Village of Waddington | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $137,308.61 | 2017 average pay $27,461.72 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $142,322.19 | 2016 average pay $23,720.37 |
| Employer Schuyler Co Soil,Water Cons Dist | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $136,917.60 | 2017 average pay $45,639.20 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $131,125.99 | 2016 average pay $43,708.66 |
| Employer Canastota Public Library | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $136,091.41 | 2017 average pay $45,363.80 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $146,461.99 | 2016 average pay $36,615.50 |
| Employer Village of Otego | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $135,031.37 | 2017 average pay $16,878.92 | 2016 employees 9 | 2016 total pay $130,804.63 | 2016 average pay $14,533.85 |
| Employer Village of Glen Park | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $134,998.69 | 2017 average pay $33,749.67 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $110,609.04 | 2016 average pay $27,652.26 |
| Employer Town of Humphrey | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $134,334.22 | 2017 average pay $19,190.60 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $122,781.19 | 2016 average pay $15,347.65 |
| Employer Town of Varick | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $133,943.06 | 2017 average pay $22,323.84 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $121,526.35 | 2016 average pay $24,305.27 |
| Employer Village of West Winfield | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $133,495.37 | 2017 average pay $26,699.07 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $119,773.49 | 2016 average pay $29,943.37 |
| Employer Town of Persia | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $133,465.57 | 2017 average pay $22,244.26 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $142,876.00 | 2016 average pay $17,859.50 |
| Employer Town of Ward | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $133,170.90 | 2017 average pay $22,195.15 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $132,251.74 | 2016 average pay $22,041.96 |
| Employer Village of Heuvelton | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $132,337.85 | 2017 average pay $16,542.23 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $122,856.52 | 2016 average pay $17,550.93 |
| Employer Village of Cayuga | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $132,229.55 | 2017 average pay $26,445.91 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $184,284.39 | 2016 average pay $30,714.07 |
| Employer Village of Mayfield | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $132,228.10 | 2017 average pay $16,528.51 | 2016 employees 9 | 2016 total pay $128,513.97 | 2016 average pay $14,279.33 |
| Employer Town of West Almond | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $131,594.47 | 2017 average pay $32,898.62 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $86,310.14 | 2016 average pay $28,770.05 |
| Employer Village of Cohocton | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $131,571.08 | 2017 average pay $18,795.87 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $116,221.19 | 2016 average pay $23,244.24 |
| Employer Bellport Fire District | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $131,333.78 | 2017 average pay $65,666.89 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $129,706.44 | 2016 average pay $64,853.22 |
| Employer Ellenville Housing Authority | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $131,140.19 | 2017 average pay $43,713.40 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $170,627.55 | 2016 average pay $42,656.89 |
| Employer Piermont Public Library | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $131,035.98 | 2017 average pay $43,678.66 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $128,520.28 | 2016 average pay $42,840.09 |
| Employer Town of Duane | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $131,005.65 | 2017 average pay $26,201.13 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $127,769.31 | 2016 average pay $31,942.33 |
| Employer Port Jervis Housing Authority | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $130,274.87 | 2017 average pay $32,568.72 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $168,884.33 | 2016 average pay $42,221.08 |
| Employer Long Lake Fire District 1 | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $129,998.90 | 2017 average pay $25,999.78 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $91,070.86 | 2016 average pay $30,356.95 |
| Employer Fulton Public Library | 2017 employees 7 | 2017 total pay $129,883.15 | 2017 average pay $18,554.74 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $156,896.54 | 2016 average pay $22,413.79 |
| Employer Village of Woodsburgh | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $129,545.58 | 2017 average pay $32,386.40 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $122,093.00 | 2016 average pay $30,523.25 |
| Employer Somers Fire District | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $129,453.88 | 2017 average pay $32,363.47 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $128,627.08 | 2016 average pay $25,725.42 |
| Employer Village of Aurora | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $129,400.90 | 2017 average pay $25,880.18 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $118,312.43 | 2016 average pay $23,662.49 |
| Employer Saratoga Co Soil,Water Cons Dist | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $129,172.20 | 2017 average pay $43,057.40 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $100,033.91 | 2016 average pay $33,344.64 |
| Employer Town of Georgetown | 2017 employees 9 | 2017 total pay $129,121.03 | 2017 average pay $14,346.78 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $129,287.88 | 2016 average pay $16,160.99 |
| Employer Village of Bellerose | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $128,838.60 | 2017 average pay $32,209.65 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $119,863.03 | 2016 average pay $29,965.76 |
| Employer Central NY School Bds Assoc | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $128,382.26 | 2017 average pay $64,191.13 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $161,217.13 | 2016 average pay $80,608.57 |
| Employer Town of Osceola | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $128,206.61 | 2017 average pay $25,641.32 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $116,427.60 | 2016 average pay $23,285.52 |
| Employer Town of Addison | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $127,865.80 | 2017 average pay $21,310.97 | 2016 employees 7 | 2016 total pay $127,476.88 | 2016 average pay $18,210.98 |
| Employer Village of Cleveland | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $127,291.61 | 2017 average pay $25,458.32 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $124,530.81 | 2016 average pay $24,906.16 |
| Employer Town of Ischua | 2017 employees 8 | 2017 total pay $126,965.59 | 2017 average pay $15,870.70 | 2016 employees 8 | 2016 total pay $126,086.00 | 2016 average pay $15,760.75 |
| Employer Hyde Park Libr Dist | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $126,935.44 | 2017 average pay $31,733.86 | 2016 employees 4 | 2016 total pay $127,970.54 | 2016 average pay $31,992.64 |
| Employer Village of Ovid | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $126,466.71 | 2017 average pay $42,155.57 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $122,295.51 | 2016 average pay $40,765.17 |
| Employer Westhampton Beach Fire Dis | 2017 employees 2 | 2017 total pay $126,279.39 | 2017 average pay $63,139.70 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $124,243.91 | 2016 average pay $62,121.96 |
| Employer Town of Wayne | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $126,150.69 | 2017 average pay $21,025.12 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $154,830.58 | 2016 average pay $25,805.10 |
| Employer North Greenbush Public Library | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $126,028.08 | 2017 average pay $25,205.62 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $113,341.80 | 2016 average pay $22,668.36 |
| Employer Village of Rushville | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $125,481.60 | 2017 average pay $20,913.60 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $123,968.96 | 2016 average pay $24,793.79 |
| Employer Genesee Soil,Water Cons District | 2017 employees 4 | 2017 total pay $125,472.15 | 2017 average pay $31,368.04 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $84,227.87 | 2016 average pay $28,075.96 |
| Employer Essex Soil,Water Cons District | 2017 employees 6 | 2017 total pay $124,995.60 | 2017 average pay $20,832.60 | 2016 employees 6 | 2016 total pay $153,844.85 | 2016 average pay $25,640.81 |
| Employer Rockville Centre Comm Dev Agcy | 2017 employees 3 | 2017 total pay $124,825.06 | 2017 average pay $41,608.35 | 2016 employees 2 | 2016 total pay $124,907.26 | 2016 average pay $62,453.63 |
| Employer Town of Solon | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $124,546.73 | 2017 average pay $24,909.35 | 2016 employees 5 | 2016 total pay $116,291.58 | 2016 average pay $23,258.32 |
| Employer Franklin Soil,Water Cons Dist | 2017 employees 5 | 2017 total pay $123,897.21 | 2017 average pay $24,779.44 | 2016 employees 3 | 2016 total pay $113,899.32 | 2016 average pay $37,966.44 |
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