See how much Suffolk County employees made in 2024

Aerial drone photo of a neighborhood in Brentwood in Suffolk County. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Suffolk County paid 16,993 current and former employees a total of over $1.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 5% from 2023, according to public payroll data obtained by Newsday through the Freedom of Information Act. Just under half of the payroll budget, or $562 million, went to the police department.
You can explore the department breakdown in this interactive chart:
Final journey home ... Knicks stunning comeback vs. Cavs ... Jones Beach concert preview ... Heat, then storms, forecast for today ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV
Final journey home ... Knicks stunning comeback vs. Cavs ... Jones Beach concert preview ... Heat, then storms, forecast for today ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV

