Two NY state employees earned over $1 million

In 2024, two New York state employees earned over $1 million. Dr. Robert Corona, CEO of Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, was the highest-paid at over $1.01 million. SUNY Chancellor John King also earned more than $1.01 million. Four other Syracuse workers ranked among the top 25 highest-paid state employees, primarily linked to University Hospital or SUNY Upstate Medical University. Overall, more than 260,000 individuals received pay from New York in 2024, with over 78,000 earning at least $100,000. Governor Kathy Hochul earned over $259,000, with more than 1,500 state workers earning more than her.