How much does a Commissioner make in the United States? The average Commissioner salary in the United States is $85,239 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $73,511 and $115,406. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commissioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commissioner Salary $62,833 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Commissioner Salary $73,511 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Commissioner Salary $85,239 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Commissioner Salary $115,406 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Commissioner Salary $142,871 US March 26, 2024
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A commissioner is, in principle, a member of a commission or an individual who has been given a commission (official charge or authority to do something). In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to include a variety of senior officials, often sitting on a specific commission. In particular, commissioner frequently refers to senior police or government officials. A High Commissioner is equivalent to an ambassador, originally between the United Kingdom and the Dominions and now between all Commonwealth states, whether Commonwealth realms, republics, or countries having a monarch othe...

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New York City, NY - New York , NY
ABOUT OATH The City of New York's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation's largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 220,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City's central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION OATH's Hearings Division conducts hearings on civil enforcement summonses including health, safety, and quality of life matters that are filed by a range of City agencies including the Department of Buildings, Department of Sanitation, Fire Department, Department of Enviro
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City of New York - New York , NY
Job Description The Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York Citys children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families through community-based programming and preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agencys Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing childcare assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care. ACS is seeking an
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City of New York - New York , NY
Job Description Outreach, Rehousing and Landlord Management is a Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) program whose program areas are comprised of Early Intervention Outreach Services (EIOS), comprised of the Early Intervention Outreach Team (EIOT) & Neighborhood Homelessness Prevention Outreach (NHPO), Rapid Rehousing Operations (RRH), and the Landlord Management Unit / Electronic Fund Transfer (LMU/EFT). The organizational areas is an integral part of the Mayors initiative in preventing and addressing homelessness and housing stability in the City of New York; the Human Resources Administration is pooling it resources to lead in the Citys effort. Under the executive direction of the Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent decision and action, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner plans, develops and implements initiatives focusing on socio-economic issues such as homelessness and housing stability. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner also sets and in
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City of New York - New York , NY
Job Description The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 8,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. Under the direction of the First Deputy Commissioner with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Commissioner for Training will be responsible for directing the daily operation of one of DOCs major organizational and program components: its Training Academy. The selected candidate will oversee and support all recruit, in service, leadership development and promotional t
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City of New York - New York , NY
Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Public Affairs and Communications (BPAC) manages the public information, community outreach and legislative affairs of the Agency. It is responsible for all press and media inquiries, environmental education, special projects and events, production of all public information, both print and electronic, and has responsibility for managing the graphic and photographic needs of the Agency. Re
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City of New York - New York , NY
Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city. The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and
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    Commissioner

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commissioner in the United States. The base salary for Commissioner ranges from $73,511 to $115,406 with the average base salary of $85,239. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,936 to $120,326 with the average total cash compensation of $91,001.

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