Prosecutes all felonies and misdemeanors committed in Manhattan, from street crime to white-collar fraud to public corruption. Led by an elected District Attorney (currently Alvin Bragg), the office runs investigations, takes cases to trial, and operates diversion and restorative justice programs. This is the office that decides who gets charged with crimes in Manhattan -- and what charges they face. Its prosecutorial discretion directly shapes public safety, criminal justice outcomes, and whether the system treats people fairly.
Spending
$132.1M
469 transactions →
Payroll
$132.0M
35,457 pay records →
Budget (Adopted)
$180.0M
$127.1M spent
Avg Salary
$94.7K
across 35,457 records
Did You Know
The Manhattan DA's office has its own detective squad of about 100 investigators -- essentially a mini police force that can execute search warrants, make arrests, and run wiretaps independent of the NYPD.
| PERSONAL SERVICES | $132.1M |
| COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE | 13,379 staff | $61.0K avg |
| ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (MANH) 25 D/Y AL | 12,237 staff | $133.8K avg |
| COMMUNITY COORDINATOR | 2,602 staff | $95.5K avg |
| SENIOR RACKETS INVESTIGATOR - START<4-24-08 OR =/>5YR ABC133 | 850 staff | $100.9K avg |
| CHIEF INVESTIGATING ACCOUNTANT | 551 staff | $134.0K avg |
Headcount
Approximately 1,700 employees including about 650 assistant district attorneys
Who It Serves
Manhattan residents, crime victims, witnesses, and the broader public interest in justice and safety
Category
Legal & Justice