These ten individuals, who New York State employs, made the most total pay in 2024.

2025 has arrived, leaving behind 2024 and revealing to everyone what they earned last year. Everyone received a W2 form to file taxes with, showing their total income for the year. For some, it's surprising, exciting, and good. For others, it's inspiring, but not for good reasons. It seems today like the overwhelming majority of people in the United States don't bring home quite enough money every week, month and year. Inflation has caused havoc on major and small purchases. The cost of food has drastically risen, as has the cost of housing, transportation, and insurance.

These people probably didn't lose much sleep about these issues, as they all earned more than seven figures in 2024 alone.

New York State Payrolls for 2024

See Through NY publishes the state payrolls every year. The people listed have been employed by the State of New York or another government agency such as a city or school. The report shows not only the individual's total pay but also their rate of pay, which is often significantly lower than the total. This is because of things like overtime and other extras.

In all, 27 people on the New York State payroll brought home a total pay of over $1 million last year alone. Most are from 2 places, though the full list shows multiple types of professions.

Top 10 Highest-Paid State Employees for 2024 in New York

To be clear, this list is not critical of anyone. We do not think more or less of anyone earning what they earn. It's simply factual, public information that may be of interest to you.  See the entire list, which you can search by name and other filters, at SeeThroughNY.net

With that being said, here are the Top 10 Highest-Paid State Employees for 2024 in New York.

Top 10 Highest-Paid State Employees for 2024 in New York

These ten individuals, who New York State employs, made the most total pay in 2024.

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